Sandford Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Sefton
Sandford 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 20 January 2020, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 14 Blundellsands Road West, Blundellsands, L23 6TF
How it compares in Sefton
That puts Sandford Playgroup among the 1,796 places in Sefton holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,796 | 84% | ← Sandford Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 265 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 Very 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 Sandford 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 Sandford Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blundellsands Kindergarten Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2020 |
| Abbeyfield Caring Premises | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2018 |
| Blundellsands Classic Caring Premises | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Coffee at Mencap Takeaway/sandwich shop | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2022 |
| Crosby Leisure Centre * Cafe Vita Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Go-Local Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2018 |
| Corner Post Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2018 |
| Crosby Stir Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about Sandford Playgroup
What is Sandford Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Sandford Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 20 January 2020.
Is Sandford 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 Sandford Playgroup last inspected?
Sandford Playgroup was last inspected on 20 January 2020, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sefton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sandford Playgroup?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sandford Playgroup compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and Sandford Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Sandford 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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