Little Shipmates Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · New Forest
Little Shipmates Day Nursery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 August 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 1 Malwood Road West, Hythe, Southampton, SO45 5DB
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Little Shipmates Day Nursery among the 1,153 places in New Forest holding top marks, 80% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,153 | 80% | ← Little Shipmates Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 138 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Little Shipmates Day Nursery none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Little Shipmates Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BE-Be's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Ebenezers Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Black Wax Coffee and Records Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Amalfi Restaurant & Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Adam's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Admirals Quarters Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Boathouse Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
Questions about Little Shipmates Day Nursery
What is Little Shipmates Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Little Shipmates Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 21 August 2025.
Is Little Shipmates Day Nursery safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Little Shipmates Day Nursery last inspected?
Little Shipmates Day Nursery was last inspected on 21 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by New Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Shipmates Day Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Little Shipmates Day Nursery compare to other places in New Forest?
80% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Little Shipmates Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Little Shipmates Day Nursery and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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