Greendown Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Swindon
Greendown 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 21 April 2026, 2 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: Greendown Community School, Grange Park Way, Grange Park, SN5 6HN
How it compares in Swindon
That puts Greendown Playgroup among the 1,182 places in Swindon holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,182 | 83% | ← Greendown Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 208 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 Greendown 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 Greendown Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink Ltd (c/o Tregoze Primary School) School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Alpha Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Baxter Storey (c/o BNP Swindon) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Childbase - Windmill Hill Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Cineworld Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Baxter Storey Ltd (c/o RWE) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Aramark Openwork Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
Questions about Greendown Playgroup
What is Greendown Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Greendown Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 21 April 2026.
Is Greendown 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 Greendown Playgroup last inspected?
Greendown Playgroup was last inspected on 21 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swindon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Greendown 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Greendown Playgroup compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and Greendown Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Greendown 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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