The Little Boat Nursery

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-05-19

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
5

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

The Little Boat Nursery is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at 50 Sheep Walk, Shepperton, TW17 0AJ, in the Spelthorne local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 19 May 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — 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. Spelthorne oversees 279 registered food businesses, of which 81% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Spelthorne is 4.6 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
50 Sheep Walk, Shepperton
Postcode
TW17 0AJ
Local Authority
Spelthorne
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1878235

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Little Boat Nursery?

The Little Boat Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Spelthorne.

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 The Little Boat Nursery last inspected?

The Little Boat Nursery was last inspected on 2026-05-19. 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 The Little Boat Nursery located?

The Little Boat Nursery is located at 50 Sheep Walk, Shepperton , TW17 0AJ, in the Spelthorne local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the TW17 postcode area.