Egerton Pre-school Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Ashford
Egerton 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 22 June 2022, more than 4 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: Egerton Pre-school Playgroup Egerton Millenium Village Hall Elm Close, Egerton
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Egerton Pre-school Playgroup among the 1,039 places in Ashford holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,039 | 89% | ← Egerton Pre-school Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 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 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 Egerton 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 Egerton Pre-school Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egerton Millennium Hall Other catering premises | at this address | Exempt | |
| Egerton Village Store Retailers - other | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Britcher Farm B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2021 |
| The Thirsty Farrier Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
| The Cottage School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Kent Tea & Trading Company Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 December 2025 |
Questions about Egerton Pre-school Playgroup
What is Egerton Pre-school Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Egerton Pre-school Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 22 June 2022.
Is Egerton 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 Egerton Pre-school Playgroup last inspected?
Egerton Pre-school Playgroup was last inspected on 22 June 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ashford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Egerton 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Egerton Pre-school Playgroup compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,161 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Egerton Pre-school Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Egerton 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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