Little Owls Preschool food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Luton
Little Owls Preschool 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
This is a fresh result: Little Owls Preschool was inspected on 18 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Icknield Primary School, Birdsfoot Lane, LU3 2JB
How it compares in Luton
That puts Little Owls Preschool among the 846 places in Luton holding top marks, 65% 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 | 846 | 65% | ← Little Owls Preschool | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 231 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 165 | 13% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 33 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 403 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 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 Owls Preschool 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 Owls Preschool, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Swan Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Black Swan Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2016 |
| Cafe Grill Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Ahmed Food Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2021 |
| Aramark @ Barnfield College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| abm catering @ William Austin School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Barton Lodge Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| A&S Food Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2020 |
Questions about Little Owls Preschool
What is Little Owls Preschool's food hygiene rating?
Little Owls Preschool has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Luton Council on 18 June 2026.
Is Little Owls Preschool 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 Owls Preschool last inspected?
Little Owls Preschool was last inspected on 18 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Luton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Owls Preschool?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Little Owls Preschool compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,297 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, and Little Owls Preschool is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects Little Owls Preschool 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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