Hackleton Pre-School Playgroup food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Northamptonshire
Hackleton Pre-School 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 8 September 2025, 10 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: Dudley Winterbottom Memorial Hall, Chapel Lane, Hackleton, NN7 2AH
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts Hackleton Pre-School Playgroup among the 2,565 places in West Northamptonshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 2,565 | 78% | ← Hackleton Pre-School Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 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 Hackleton Pre-School 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 Hackleton Pre-School Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee@Carey Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| White Hart Pub/bar/nightclub | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2022 |
| A Sansome & Son Retailers - other | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2023 |
| Hackleton Store Retailers - other | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| The French Partridge Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| The Curious Vegan Company Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Horton House Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2021 |
Questions about Hackleton Pre-School Playgroup
What is Hackleton Pre-School Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Hackleton Pre-School Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 8 September 2025.
Is Hackleton Pre-School 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 Hackleton Pre-School Playgroup last inspected?
Hackleton Pre-School Playgroup was last inspected on 8 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hackleton Pre-School 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 Hackleton Pre-School Playgroup compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Hackleton Pre-School Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Hackleton Pre-School 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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