Little Ducks Childcare food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Brentwood
Little Ducks Childcare holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 September 2022, more than 3 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: St Peters Hall, Warley Hill, Warley, CM13 3AJ
How it compares in Brentwood
That puts Little Ducks Childcare among the 553 places in Brentwood holding top marks, 83% 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 | 553 | 83% | ← Little Ducks Childcare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 92 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 Ducks Childcare 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 Ducks Childcare, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2018 |
| ECL Hogarth OP Service Caring Premises | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Essex Cares At The Walter Boyce Training Centre School/college/university | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Brentwood Karting Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2021 |
| Eagle Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2025 |
| 124 (Essex) Transport Squadron Rlc Army Reserve Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2023 |
| Felix Restaurant Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2025 |
Questions about Little Ducks Childcare
What is Little Ducks Childcare's food hygiene rating?
Little Ducks Childcare has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brentwood Council on 2 September 2022.
Is Little Ducks Childcare 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Little Ducks Childcare last inspected?
Little Ducks Childcare was last inspected on 2 September 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brentwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Ducks Childcare?
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 Ducks Childcare compare to other places in Brentwood?
83% of the 664 rated food businesses in Brentwood hold the top rating of 5, and Little Ducks Childcare is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brentwood Council inspects Little Ducks Childcare 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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