Barton Playgroup CIO food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Cambridgeshire
Barton Playgroup CIO 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: Barton Playgroup CIO was inspected on 30 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Barton Playgroup School Lane, Barton, CB23 7BD
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts Barton Playgroup CIO among the 1,062 places in South Cambridgeshire holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,062 | 87% | ← Barton Playgroup CIO | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 95 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 Barton Playgroup CIO 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 Barton Playgroup CIO, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burwash Larder Retailers - other | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Flock Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Conkers Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Java Junction Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
Questions about Barton Playgroup CIO
What is Barton Playgroup CIO's food hygiene rating?
Barton Playgroup CIO has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 30 June 2026.
Is Barton Playgroup CIO 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 Barton Playgroup CIO last inspected?
Barton Playgroup CIO was last inspected on 30 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Barton Playgroup CIO?
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 Barton Playgroup CIO compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Barton Playgroup CIO is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Barton Playgroup CIO 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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