Happy Seedlings Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Hyndburn
Happy Seedlings Playgroup holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 2 February 2026, 5 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: Belgarth Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 6AH
How it compares in Hyndburn
In Hyndburn, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so Happy Seedlings Playgroup sits behind roughly 448 nearby businesses. 26% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 448 | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 26% | ← Happy Seedlings Playgroup | |
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 53 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Happy Seedlings 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 Happy Seedlings Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnley Road Subscription Bowling Green Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Chinese Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| A.I Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Asha Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Broadway Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Cinnamon Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
Questions about Happy Seedlings Playgroup
What is Happy Seedlings Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Happy Seedlings Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hyndburn Council on 2 February 2026.
Is Happy Seedlings Playgroup safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Happy Seedlings Playgroup last inspected?
Happy Seedlings Playgroup was last inspected on 2 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hyndburn Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Happy Seedlings Playgroup?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Happy Seedlings Playgroup compare to other places in Hyndburn?
63% of the 716 rated food businesses in Hyndburn hold the top rating of 5, while Happy Seedlings Playgroup holds a 4. 188 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hyndburn Council inspects Happy Seedlings 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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