Little Ducklings Day Care food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Birmingham
Little Ducklings Day Care 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 30 April 2013, more than 13 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 86 Colindale Road, Birmingham, B44 0RH
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Little Ducklings Day Care among the 5,380 places in Birmingham holding top marks, 66% 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 | 5,380 | 66% | ← Little Ducklings Day Care | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 318 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 387 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 82 | 1% |
A further 1,866 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Ducklings Day Care 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 Ducklings Day Care, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots The Chemists Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2010 |
| Bilash Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Anchor Trust Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| A1 Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2021 |
| 99p Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2013 |
| Aladdins Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Aladdins Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Big Johns Franchise Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2021 |
Questions about Little Ducklings Day Care
What is Little Ducklings Day Care's food hygiene rating?
Little Ducklings Day Care has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 30 April 2013.
Is Little Ducklings Day Care 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 Ducklings Day Care last inspected?
Little Ducklings Day Care was last inspected on 30 April 2013, more than 13 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Ducklings Day Care?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Little Ducklings Day Care compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Little Ducklings Day Care is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Little Ducklings Day Care 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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