Holbrook Playgroup Preschool food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Babergh
Holbrook Playgroup Preschool 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 18 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Holbrook Dist preschool & Cabin Club Playgroup, Holbrook CP School, The Street, IP9 2PZ
How it compares in Babergh
That puts Holbrook Playgroup Preschool among the 696 places in Babergh holding top marks, 86% 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 | 696 | 86% | ← Holbrook Playgroup Preschool | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 74 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 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 Holbrook Playgroup Preschool 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 Holbrook Playgroup Preschool, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 21 April 2026 |
| The Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2021 |
| East of England Co-op Retailers - other | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Woody's The Butchers Retailers - other | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Holbrook Society Other catering premises | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Chimneys B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2016 |
| Anchor Trust St Marys Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| E&J.A. Suckling Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
Questions about Holbrook Playgroup Preschool
What is Holbrook Playgroup Preschool's food hygiene rating?
Holbrook Playgroup Preschool has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 18 September 2024.
Is Holbrook Playgroup Preschool 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 Holbrook Playgroup Preschool last inspected?
Holbrook Playgroup Preschool was last inspected on 18 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Babergh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Holbrook Playgroup Preschool?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Holbrook Playgroup Preschool compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and Holbrook Playgroup Preschool is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Holbrook Playgroup Preschool 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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