Little Orchard Montessori Chaddlewood food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Plymouth City
Little Orchard Montessori Chaddlewood 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
This is a fresh result: Little Orchard Montessori Chaddlewood was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 17 Branson Court, Plymouth, PL7 2WU
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts Little Orchard Montessori Chaddlewood among the 1,270 places in Plymouth City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,270 | 78% | ← Little Orchard Montessori Chaddlewood | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 97 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Orchard Montessori Chaddlewood 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 Orchard Montessori Chaddlewood, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaddlewood sports and social club Other catering premises | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2020 |
| Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Other catering premises | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Elior Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Londis Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| CATERed at Yealmpstone Farm Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2019 |
| Jack and Jill's Plympton Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
Questions about Little Orchard Montessori Chaddlewood
What is Little Orchard Montessori Chaddlewood's food hygiene rating?
Little Orchard Montessori Chaddlewood has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 3 June 2026.
Is Little Orchard Montessori Chaddlewood 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 Orchard Montessori Chaddlewood last inspected?
Little Orchard Montessori Chaddlewood was last inspected on 3 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Plymouth City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Orchard Montessori Chaddlewood?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Little Orchard Montessori Chaddlewood compare to other places in Plymouth City?
78% of the 1,630 rated food businesses in Plymouth City hold the top rating of 5, and Little Orchard Montessori Chaddlewood is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects Little Orchard Montessori Chaddlewood 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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