Playmates Pre-school food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Northamptonshire
Playmates Pre-school 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 29 March 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: Playmates Playgroup, Raunds Windmill Primary School, Windmill Lane, NN9 6LA
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Playmates Pre-school among the 2,391 places in North Northamptonshire holding top marks, 85% 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 | 2,391 | 85% | ← Playmates Pre-school | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 289 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 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 Playmates Pre-school 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 Playmates Pre-school, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Primary School Wrap Around Care At Wide Awake Club School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Raunds Windmill Primary School School/college/university | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Raunds Lodge Nursing Home Limited Caring Premises | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Raj Mini Market Retailers - other | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2022 |
| The Ferns, Avens Ltd Caring Premises | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| The World Upside Down Pub/bar/nightclub | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Woodpecker Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Raunds Town Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 286 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Playmates Pre-school
What is Playmates Pre-school's food hygiene rating?
Playmates Pre-school has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 29 March 2022.
Is Playmates Pre-school 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 Playmates Pre-school last inspected?
Playmates Pre-school was last inspected on 29 March 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Playmates Pre-school?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Playmates Pre-school compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Playmates Pre-school is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Playmates Pre-school 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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Playmates Pre-school is one of 19 rated food businesses in Raunds. See every hygiene rating in Raunds →
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