Pangbourne Valley Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · West Berkshire
Pangbourne Valley 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 23 July 2012, more than 13 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: Pangbourne Primary School Kennedy Drive, Pangbourne, Reading, RG8 7LB
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts Pangbourne Valley Playgroup among the 932 places in West Berkshire 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 | 932 | 86% | ← Pangbourne Valley Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 93 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 163 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 Very 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 Pangbourne Valley 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 Pangbourne Valley Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink @ Pangbourne Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Artichoke Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Pangbourne Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Birch Bread Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| The Pangbourne Cheese Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2018 |
| Nino's Italian Deli Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| The Pangbourne Cheese Shop Ltd (The Loose Larder) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
Questions about Pangbourne Valley Playgroup
What is Pangbourne Valley Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Pangbourne Valley Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 23 July 2012.
Is Pangbourne Valley 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 Pangbourne Valley Playgroup last inspected?
Pangbourne Valley Playgroup was last inspected on 23 July 2012, more than 13 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Berkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pangbourne Valley Playgroup?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pangbourne Valley Playgroup compare to other places in West Berkshire?
86% of the 1,090 rated food businesses in West Berkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Pangbourne Valley Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Pangbourne Valley 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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