The Little School by the Lake food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Hampshire
The Little School by the Lake holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 15 October 2025, 8 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: Little School Day Nursery Heath Road Petersfield GU31 4EJ, GU31 4EJ
How it compares in East Hampshire
In East Hampshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Little School by the Lake sits behind roughly 803 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 803 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 120 | 13% | ← The Little School by the Lake | |
| 3 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 88 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 Generally satisfactory
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 The Little School by the Lake 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 The Little School by the Lake, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Farm Leisure Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2023 |
| Petersfield Open Air Pool Retailers - other | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Petersfield Festival Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Little Gems Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Petersfield Town FC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2022 |
| Lollipop Lane - Vintage Sweets Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Age Concern Luncheon Club at Petersfield Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
Questions about The Little School by the Lake
What is The Little School by the Lake's food hygiene rating?
The Little School by the Lake has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Hampshire Council on 15 October 2025.
Is The Little School by the Lake safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Little School by the Lake last inspected?
The Little School by the Lake was last inspected on 15 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hampshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Little School by the Lake?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Little School by the Lake compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 958 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Little School by the Lake holds a 4. 120 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects The Little School by the Lake 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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