Egton Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Yorkshire
Egton 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 February 2019, more than 7 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: Egton Bridge Station Broom House Lane To Egton Clif, YO21 1UX
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Egton Playgroup among the 5,364 places in North Yorkshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 5,364 | 86% | ← Egton Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 544 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 841 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 Egton 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 Egton Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Mill B And B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2022 |
| Broom House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2022 |
| Gallery B And B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Hedgeman's Veg Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Hazelwood Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2019 |
| Station Shop Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2019 |
| The Old School Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2019 |
| St Matthews Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 9 October 2025 |
Questions about Egton Playgroup
What is Egton Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Egton Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 6 February 2019.
Is Egton 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 Egton Playgroup last inspected?
Egton Playgroup was last inspected on 6 February 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Egton 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 Egton Playgroup compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,226 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Egton Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Egton 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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