St Johns Pre-school Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Gedling
St Johns 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 12 January 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: Colwick Community Centre, Vale Road, Colwick, NG4 2GP
How it compares in Gedling
That puts St Johns Pre-school Playgroup among the 652 places in Gedling holding top marks, 92% 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 | 652 | 92% | ← St Johns Pre-school Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 31 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 22 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 125 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 St Johns 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.
Questions about St Johns Pre-school Playgroup
What is St Johns Pre-school Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
St Johns Pre-school Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gedling Council on 12 January 2026.
Is St Johns 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 St Johns Pre-school Playgroup last inspected?
St Johns Pre-school Playgroup was last inspected on 12 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gedling Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Johns Pre-school 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 St Johns Pre-school Playgroup compare to other places in Gedling?
92% of the 711 rated food businesses in Gedling hold the top rating of 5, and St Johns Pre-school Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gedling Council inspects St Johns 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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