Little Stars Pre School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Portsmouth
Little Stars Pre School 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 8 February 2018, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 20 Evelegh Road, Portsmouth, PO6 1DL
How it compares in Portsmouth
That puts Little Stars Pre School among the 978 places in Portsmouth holding top marks, 64% 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 | 978 | 64% | ← Little Stars Pre School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 310 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 124 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 67 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 53 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 269 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 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 Stars Pre School 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 Pre School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Rose Care Home Caring Premises | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| ANA Treatment Centres Caring Premises | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Beechside Short Breaks School/college/university | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Candy Wise Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2016 |
| André's Food Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Caterlink At Springfield School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Community Integrated Care Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2023 |
| Christchurch Halls And Church Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2018 |
Questions about Little Stars Pre School
What is Little Stars Pre School's food hygiene rating?
Little Stars Pre School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Portsmouth Council on 8 February 2018.
Is Little Stars Pre School 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 Stars Pre School last inspected?
Little Stars Pre School was last inspected on 8 February 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Portsmouth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Stars Pre School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Little Stars Pre School compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, and Little Stars Pre School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects Little Stars Pre School 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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