Helping Hands Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Vale of Glamorgan
Helping Hands 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 17 January 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: 11th Bay Sea Scouts Ilminster Street, Barry, CF63 1BT
How it compares in Vale of Glamorgan
That puts Helping Hands Playgroup among the 827 places in Vale of Glamorgan holding top marks, 72% 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 | 827 | 72% | ← Helping Hands Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 209 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 96 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 163 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Helping Hands 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 Helping Hands Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadoxton Store Retailers - other | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| G Lailna Stores Retailers - other | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Cadoxton Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Allans Family Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Barry International Food Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Big Fresh Airstream Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2025 |
| Derw Newydd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Barry Road Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2023 |
Questions about Helping Hands Playgroup
What is Helping Hands Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Helping Hands Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of Glamorgan Council on 17 January 2024.
Is Helping Hands 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 Helping Hands Playgroup last inspected?
Helping Hands Playgroup was last inspected on 17 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Vale of Glamorgan Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Helping Hands Playgroup?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Helping Hands Playgroup compare to other places in Vale of Glamorgan?
72% of the 1,152 rated food businesses in Vale of Glamorgan hold the top rating of 5, and Helping Hands Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of Glamorgan Council inspects Helping Hands 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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