Little Lions Pre-School & Nursery

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-11-24

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

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

Little Lions Pre-School & Nursery is a school/college/university located at Oxlease Methodist Church, Woods Avenue, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8NA, in the Welwyn Hatfield local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 24 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 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Welwyn Hatfield oversees 753 registered food businesses, of which 81% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Welwyn Hatfield is 4.7 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
School/college/university
Address
Oxlease Methodist Church, Woods Avenue, Hatfield, Hertfordshire
Postcode
AL10 8NA
Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
739702

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Little Lions Pre-School & Nursery?

Little Lions Pre-School & Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Welwyn Hatfield.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a school/college/university?

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 Lions Pre-School & Nursery last inspected?

Little Lions Pre-School & Nursery was last inspected on 2025-11-24. 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 Lions Pre-School & Nursery located?

Little Lions Pre-School & Nursery is located at Oxlease Methodist Church, Woods Avenue, Hatfield, Hertfordshire , AL10 8NA, in the Welwyn Hatfield local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the AL10 postcode area.