Little Willows Kindergarten food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Gateshead
Little Willows Kindergarten 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 28 November 2024, 19 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: Joicey Road, Low Fell, NE9 5AT
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts Little Willows Kindergarten among the 1,172 places in Gateshead holding top marks, 81% 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 | 1,172 | 81% | ← Little Willows Kindergarten | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 59 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 199 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 Willows Kindergarten 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 Willows Kindergarten, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Bit of a Treat Limited Retailers - other | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Anglo Pizza & Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2024 |
| Bartlett Mitchell Limited @ World Pay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| A&C Bolton Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| A Bit Of A Mouthful Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| 101 Regiment Royal Artillery Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Amigo's Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Aramark @ Gateshead College Motor Vehicle Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
Questions about Little Willows Kindergarten
What is Little Willows Kindergarten's food hygiene rating?
Little Willows Kindergarten has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 28 November 2024.
Is Little Willows Kindergarten 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 Willows Kindergarten last inspected?
Little Willows Kindergarten was last inspected on 28 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gateshead Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Willows Kindergarten?
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 Willows Kindergarten compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,440 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Little Willows Kindergarten is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Little Willows Kindergarten 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 Willows Kindergarten is one of 64 rated food businesses in Low Fell. See every hygiene rating in Low Fell →
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