Little Darwins Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Chelmsford
Little Darwins 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 9 December 2025, 7 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: Nursery Building, Rettendon Primary School, Main Road, CM3 8DW
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Little Darwins Nursery among the 1,327 places in Chelmsford holding top marks, 92% 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 | 1,327 | 92% | ← Little Darwins Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 153 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 Darwins 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 Darwins Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canopy St Lukes Chapel School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Bay And Grey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Heidis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Meadow Croft Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
Questions about Little Darwins Nursery
What is Little Darwins Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Little Darwins Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 9 December 2025.
Is Little Darwins 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 Darwins Nursery last inspected?
Little Darwins Nursery was last inspected on 9 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chelmsford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Darwins Nursery?
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 Darwins Nursery compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Little Darwins Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Little Darwins 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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