Little Stars Nursery (including Big Stars Kids Club) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Blaenau Gwent
Little Stars Nursery (including Big Stars Kids Club) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 May 2025, 14 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: Ebbw Fawr, Strand Annealing Lane, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6AN
How it compares in Blaenau Gwent
That puts Little Stars Nursery (including Big Stars Kids Club) among the 299 places in Blaenau Gwent holding top marks, 50% 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 | 299 | 50% | ← Little Stars Nursery (including Big Stars Kids Club) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 185 | 31% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 73 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 70 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 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 Stars Nursery (including Big Stars Kids Club) 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 Stars Nursery (including Big Stars Kids Club), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ebbw Fawr Community Primary Phase and Pen y Cwm School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Community Cafe Other catering premises | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Ebbw Vale Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2024 |
| Cafe @ evi Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| OAP Social Hall Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Ella's Cakes and Bakes Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2018 |
| McDonald's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
Questions about Little Stars Nursery (including Big Stars Kids Club)
What is Little Stars Nursery (including Big Stars Kids Club)'s food hygiene rating?
Little Stars Nursery (including Big Stars Kids Club) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blaenau Gwent Council on 2 May 2025.
Is Little Stars Nursery (including Big Stars Kids Club) 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Little Stars Nursery (including Big Stars Kids Club) last inspected?
Little Stars Nursery (including Big Stars Kids Club) was last inspected on 2 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blaenau Gwent Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Stars Nursery (including Big Stars Kids Club)?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Little Stars Nursery (including Big Stars Kids Club) compare to other places in Blaenau Gwent?
50% of the 594 rated food businesses in Blaenau Gwent hold the top rating of 5, and Little Stars Nursery (including Big Stars Kids Club) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blaenau Gwent Council inspects Little Stars Nursery (including Big Stars Kids Club) 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 Stars Nursery (including Big Stars Kids Club) is one of 182 rated food businesses in Ebbw Vale. See every hygiene rating in Ebbw Vale →
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