St Marys Playgroup food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cherwell
St Marys 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 26 February 2025, 16 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 Marys Playgroup Friends Meeting House Horse Fair, Banbury, OX16 0AH
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts St Marys Playgroup among the 977 places in Cherwell holding top marks, 80% 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 | 977 | 80% | ← St Marys Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 103 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 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 Marys 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 Marys Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog And Gun Pub/bar/nightclub | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2023 |
| 3flavours Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Bao Giang Oriental Supermarket Retailers - other | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2021 |
| Banbury Cross Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2024 |
| Chens Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Chickster Takeaway/sandwich shop | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Costcutter/V5 Superstore Retailers - other | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| 10 Restaurant & Wine Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
Questions about St Marys Playgroup
What is St Marys Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
St Marys Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 26 February 2025.
Is St Marys 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 Marys Playgroup last inspected?
St Marys Playgroup was last inspected on 26 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cherwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Marys 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Marys Playgroup compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and St Marys Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects St Marys 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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