Pilton Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Somerset
Pilton 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 21 April 2009, more than 17 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: Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Top Street, Pilton, BA4 4DU
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Pilton Playgroup among the 4,826 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 4,826 | 88% | ← Pilton Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 Pilton 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 Pilton Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilton Community Fridge Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2022 |
| The New Room Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2021 |
| The Pilton Stage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| The Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| The Guerrilla Members Bar Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Permaculture Caf? Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Pilton Playgroup
What is Pilton Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Pilton Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 21 April 2009.
Is Pilton 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 Pilton Playgroup last inspected?
Pilton Playgroup was last inspected on 21 April 2009, more than 17 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pilton 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 Pilton Playgroup compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Pilton Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Pilton 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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