Little Scholars Nursery, Cardiff University food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Cardiff
Little Scholars Nursery, Cardiff University 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 Scholars Nursery, Cardiff University was inspected on 9 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: University Creche Cardiff University 43 - 45 Park Place, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 3BB
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Little Scholars Nursery, Cardiff University among the 2,114 places in Cardiff holding top marks, 70% 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 | 2,114 | 70% | ← Little Scholars Nursery, Cardiff University | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 258 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 401 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 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 Scholars Nursery, Cardiff University 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 Scholars Nursery, Cardiff University, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Manar Centre Trust Other catering premises | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Biosciences Café Other catering premises | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Acorns House Nursery Caring Premises | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Aberdare Hall Catering Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Aubergine Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Amo's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Al Sham Sweets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
Questions about Little Scholars Nursery, Cardiff University
What is Little Scholars Nursery, Cardiff University's food hygiene rating?
Little Scholars Nursery, Cardiff University has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 9 June 2026.
Is Little Scholars Nursery, Cardiff University 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 Scholars Nursery, Cardiff University last inspected?
Little Scholars Nursery, Cardiff University was last inspected on 9 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cardiff Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Scholars Nursery, Cardiff University?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Little Scholars Nursery, Cardiff University compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Little Scholars Nursery, Cardiff University is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Little Scholars Nursery, Cardiff University 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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