Ashburton Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Wandsworth
Ashburton 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 19 February 2024, more than 2 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: 246A Cortis Road, London, SW15 3AY
How it compares in Wandsworth
That puts Ashburton Playgroup among the 1,885 places in Wandsworth 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 | 1,885 | 78% | ← Ashburton Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 307 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 162 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 42 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 453 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 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 Ashburton 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 Ashburton Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajahs Beauty Base Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Artisan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Alforno Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2022 |
| Aramark @ Royal Hospital for Neuro Disability Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Alton Community Playschool Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Adada Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Arise Coffee Roasters Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
Questions about Ashburton Playgroup
What is Ashburton Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Ashburton Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wandsworth Council on 19 February 2024.
Is Ashburton 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 Ashburton Playgroup last inspected?
Ashburton Playgroup was last inspected on 19 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wandsworth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ashburton 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ashburton Playgroup compare to other places in Wandsworth?
78% of the 2,428 rated food businesses in Wandsworth hold the top rating of 5, and Ashburton Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wandsworth Council inspects Ashburton 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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