Fowlmere Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Cambridgeshire
Fowlmere 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 25 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: Fowlmere And Thriplow United Reformed Church 2 Chapel Lane, Fowlmere, SG8 7SA
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts Fowlmere Playgroup among the 1,062 places in South Cambridgeshire holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,062 | 87% | ← Fowlmere Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 95 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 Fowlmere 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 Fowlmere Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chequers Pub/bar/nightclub | 343 yards away | 4 - Good | 31 October 2025 |
| HCL @ Fowlmere Primary School School/college/university | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Kids Choice Ltd Caring Premises | 400 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 15 July 2025 |
| Cafe Amigo LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2024 |
Questions about Fowlmere Playgroup
What is Fowlmere Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Fowlmere Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 25 September 2025.
Is Fowlmere 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 Fowlmere Playgroup last inspected?
Fowlmere Playgroup was last inspected on 25 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fowlmere Playgroup?
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 Fowlmere Playgroup compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Fowlmere Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Fowlmere 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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