The Willows Play School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Doncaster
The Willows Play 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
This is a fresh result: The Willows Play School was inspected on 7 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Arksey Primary School Ings Way, Arksey, Doncaster, DN5 0TE
How this rating has changed
The Willows Play School has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 7 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 7 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Doncaster
That puts The Willows Play School among the 1,869 places in Doncaster holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,869 | 73% | ← The Willows Play School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 379 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 182 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 72 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 269 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 The Willows Play 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 The Willows Play School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arksey Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Bentley New Village Primary School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Delicious Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Daw to Door Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| AJ's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| B & B Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Delizio Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about The Willows Play School
What is The Willows Play School's food hygiene rating?
The Willows Play School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Doncaster Council on 7 July 2026.
Is The Willows Play 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 The Willows Play School last inspected?
The Willows Play School was last inspected on 7 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Doncaster Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Willows Play 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 The Willows Play School compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,553 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, and The Willows Play School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects The Willows Play 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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