Rattlesden Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Mid Suffolk
Rattlesden 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 22 January 2019, more than 7 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: Rattlesden Village Hall, Lower Road, Rattlesden, IP30 0RJ
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts Rattlesden Playgroup among the 623 places in Mid Suffolk 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 | 623 | 86% | ← Rattlesden Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 122 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 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 Rattlesden 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 Rattlesden Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brewers Pub/bar/nightclub | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Rattlesden Community Shop Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| The Five Bells Pub/bar/nightclub | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2019 |
| Rattlesden C of E Primary Academy School/college/university | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
Questions about Rattlesden Playgroup
What is Rattlesden Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Rattlesden Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 22 January 2019.
Is Rattlesden 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 Rattlesden Playgroup last inspected?
Rattlesden Playgroup was last inspected on 22 January 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Rattlesden 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rattlesden Playgroup compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 728 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Rattlesden Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Rattlesden 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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