St Johns Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Wealden
St Johns 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 6 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: St Johns Nursery School School Lane, St Johns, Crowborough, TN6 1SD
How it compares in Wealden
That puts St Johns Playgroup among the 1,013 places in Wealden holding top marks, 77% 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 | 1,013 | 77% | ← St Johns Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 218 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 54 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 St Johns 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 St Johns Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Horder Centre For Arthritis Caring Premises | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Crag Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| The Priory Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Baronsmede Family Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 September 2024 |
| Dubai Dental Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| The Warren Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| W M Morrisons Petrol Station Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| The Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 October 2025 |
Questions about St Johns Playgroup
What is St Johns Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
St Johns Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wealden Council on 6 November 2024.
Is St Johns 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 Playgroup last inspected?
St Johns Playgroup was last inspected on 6 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wealden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Johns 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Johns Playgroup compare to other places in Wealden?
77% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, and St Johns Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects St Johns 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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