Fairfield Education & Childcare Pre-School Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Tameside
Fairfield Education & Childcare Pre-School 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 7 October 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: Fairfield Road Primary School, Fairfield Road, Droylsden, M43 6AF
How it compares in Tameside
That puts Fairfield Education & Childcare Pre-School Playgroup among the 1,194 places in Tameside holding top marks, 74% 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 | 1,194 | 74% | ← Fairfield Education & Childcare Pre-School Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 236 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 41 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 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 Fairfield Education & Childcare 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 Fairfield Education & Childcare Pre-School Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B And M Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Age UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Adam Halal Meat Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Ali Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2023 |
| Active Medlock Sky High Adventure Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
Questions about Fairfield Education & Childcare Pre-School Playgroup
What is Fairfield Education & Childcare Pre-School Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Fairfield Education & Childcare Pre-School Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tameside Council on 7 October 2025.
Is Fairfield Education & Childcare 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fairfield Education & Childcare Pre-School Playgroup last inspected?
Fairfield Education & Childcare Pre-School Playgroup was last inspected on 7 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tameside Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fairfield Education & Childcare 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fairfield Education & Childcare Pre-School Playgroup compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, and Fairfield Education & Childcare Pre-School Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects Fairfield Education & Childcare 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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