Little Lockets Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Kesteven
Little Lockets 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 3 June 2026, 3 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.
99% of rated food businesses in North Kesteven score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all North Kesteven ratings →
Address: 2 Grove Street, NG34 9JY
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts Little Lockets Nursery among the 854 places in North Kesteven holding top marks, 93% 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 | 854 | 93% | ← Little Lockets Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 54 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 Lockets 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 Lockets Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church of St John the Baptist Other catering premises | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Heckington Windmill Trust Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2014 |
| 8 Sail Brewery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Miller's House Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2026 |
| Little Hearts Childminding Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Heckington Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Pete’s bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
Questions about Little Lockets Nursery
What is Little Lockets Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Little Lockets Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 3 June 2026.
Is Little Lockets 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 Lockets Nursery last inspected?
Little Lockets Nursery was last inspected on 3 June 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Lockets 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 Lockets Nursery compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 917 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Little Lockets Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Little Lockets 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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