Little Explorers

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-11-07

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Little Explorers is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at The Old Church New Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8JN, in the Shropshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 7 November 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Shropshire oversees 3,093 registered food businesses, of which 87% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Shropshire is 4.8 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
The Old Church New Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Postcode
SY3 8JN
Local Authority
Shropshire
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1286326

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Little Explorers?

Little Explorers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Shropshire.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Little Explorers last inspected?

Little Explorers was last inspected on 2025-11-07. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Little Explorers located?

Little Explorers is located at The Old Church New Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire , SY3 8JN, in the Shropshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SY3 postcode area.