St Nicolas Playgroup food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Buckinghamshire
St Nicolas Playgroup holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 February 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: St Nicolas Church, High Street, Taplow, SL6 0EX
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts St Nicolas Playgroup among the 3,235 places in Buckinghamshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 3,235 | 81% | ← St Nicolas Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 529 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 604 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 Nicolas 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 Nicolas Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B H Dhariwal Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2019 |
| Claires Court Senior Boys School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2022 |
| Big Bens Fast Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Asda Express Maidenhead - Bridge Road PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Burnham Leisure (2020) Limited Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2015 |
Questions about St Nicolas Playgroup
What is St Nicolas Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
St Nicolas Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 12 February 2026.
Is St Nicolas 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Nicolas Playgroup last inspected?
St Nicolas Playgroup was last inspected on 12 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Nicolas 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 Nicolas Playgroup compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,008 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and St Nicolas Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects St Nicolas 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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