Big Hands Little Hands Childcare Ltd food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Durham
Big Hands Little Hands Childcare Ltd 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 7 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: St Cuthberts Hall Church Bank, Shotley Bridge, DH8 0NW
How it compares in Durham
That puts Big Hands Little Hands Childcare Ltd among the 3,087 places in Durham holding top marks, 75% 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 | 3,087 | 75% | ← Big Hands Little Hands Childcare Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 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 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 Big Hands Little Hands Childcare Ltd 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 Big Hands Little Hands Childcare Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Kaydar Residential Home Caring Premises | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Derwent Dene Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Cakeberry Corner Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Benfieldside Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Londis Blackhill Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Phoenix Express Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
Questions about Big Hands Little Hands Childcare Ltd
What is Big Hands Little Hands Childcare Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Big Hands Little Hands Childcare Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 7 October 2024.
Is Big Hands Little Hands Childcare Ltd 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 Big Hands Little Hands Childcare Ltd last inspected?
Big Hands Little Hands Childcare Ltd was last inspected on 7 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Big Hands Little Hands Childcare Ltd?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Big Hands Little Hands Childcare Ltd compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Big Hands Little Hands Childcare Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Big Hands Little Hands Childcare Ltd 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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