St Mary's Playgroup food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cotswold
St Mary's Playgroup holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 March 2026, 4 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: Christ Church Hall, The Chipping, Tetbury, GL8 8ET
How it compares in Cotswold
That puts St Mary's Playgroup among the 940 places in Cotswold holding top marks, 93% 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 | 940 | 93% | ← St Mary's Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 91 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 St Mary's 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 St Mary's Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tetbury United Service Club Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2018 |
| Halls Quality Bakers Retailers - other | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2021 |
| Tetbury Fish And Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Knead Bakery Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Cafe 53 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Casa La Cucina Italiana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2019 |
| Jesse Smith Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about St Mary's Playgroup
What is St Mary's Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
St Mary's Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cotswold Council on 10 March 2026.
Is St Mary's 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Mary's Playgroup last inspected?
St Mary's Playgroup was last inspected on 10 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cotswold Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Mary's 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 St Mary's Playgroup compare to other places in Cotswold?
93% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Cotswold hold the top rating of 5, and St Mary's Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cotswold Council inspects St Mary's 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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