Hugglescote Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North West Leicestershire
Hugglescote Playgroup 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 26 September 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Hugglescote Community Centre, Grange Road, Hugglescote, LE67 2BR
How it compares in North West Leicestershire
That puts Hugglescote Playgroup among the 643 places in North West Leicestershire holding top marks, 82% 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 | 643 | 82% | ← Hugglescote Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 202 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 Very 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 Hugglescote Playgroup 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 Hugglescote Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Central England Co-operative Society Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Coalville Evangelical Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2025 |
| Halfway Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Iceland Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2024 |
| Gracey Stores Limited Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Bridge Road News Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Cheeky Monkeys Pre-school School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
Questions about Hugglescote Playgroup
What is Hugglescote Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Hugglescote Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North West Leicestershire Council on 26 September 2025.
Is Hugglescote Playgroup 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 Hugglescote Playgroup last inspected?
Hugglescote Playgroup was last inspected on 26 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North West Leicestershire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hugglescote Playgroup?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hugglescote Playgroup compare to other places in North West Leicestershire?
82% of the 786 rated food businesses in North West Leicestershire hold the top rating of 5, and Hugglescote Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North West Leicestershire Council inspects Hugglescote Playgroup 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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