Little People at the Limes food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Ribble Valley
Little People at the Limes 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 2 March 2026, 4 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: The Limes Pre School Nursery, Berry Lane, Longridge, PR3 3JA
How it compares in Ribble Valley
That puts Little People at the Limes among the 501 places in Ribble Valley holding top marks, 87% 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 | 501 | 87% | ← Little People at the Limes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 76 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 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 People at the Limes 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 People at the Limes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 To School Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Rabia's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Longridge Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2019 |
| The Durham Ox Pub/bar/nightclub | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Longridge C of E Primary School School/college/university | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Longridge Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Emmerson's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Prepped Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
Questions about Little People at the Limes
What is Little People at the Limes's food hygiene rating?
Little People at the Limes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ribble Valley Council on 2 March 2026.
Is Little People at the Limes 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 People at the Limes last inspected?
Little People at the Limes was last inspected on 2 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ribble Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little People at the Limes?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 People at the Limes compare to other places in Ribble Valley?
87% of the 574 rated food businesses in Ribble Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Little People at the Limes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ribble Valley Council inspects Little People at the Limes 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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