Little Poppies Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Derby City
Little Poppies Pre-School 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 18 July 2023, more than 2 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: 30 Poppyfield Drive, Mickleover, DE3 9GB
How it compares in Derby City
That puts Little Poppies Pre-School among the 1,447 places in Derby City holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,447 | 73% | ← Little Poppies Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 296 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 164 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 12 | 1% |
A further 316 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 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 Poppies Pre-School 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 Poppies Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bramblebrook Pre-School Playgroup Caring Premises | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| BP Fairway Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Alphabet Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Birds (Derby ) Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Breakfast & After School Club, Silverhill Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
Questions about Little Poppies Pre-School
What is Little Poppies Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Little Poppies Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City Council on 18 July 2023.
Is Little Poppies Pre-School 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 Poppies Pre-School last inspected?
Little Poppies Pre-School was last inspected on 18 July 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derby City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Poppies Pre-School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Poppies Pre-School compare to other places in Derby City?
73% of the 1,975 rated food businesses in Derby City hold the top rating of 5, and Little Poppies Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Little Poppies Pre-School 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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Little Poppies Pre-School is one of 33 rated food businesses in Mickleover. See every hygiene rating in Mickleover →
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