Eaton Elephants Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Norwich City
Eaton Elephants Playgroup holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Eaton Elephants Playgroup was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Eaton Primary School, Duverlin Close, Norwich, NR4 6HS
How it compares in Norwich City
In Norwich City, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Eaton Elephants Playgroup sits behind roughly 889 nearby businesses. 24% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 889 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 330 | 24% | ← Eaton Elephants Playgroup | |
| 3 out of 5 | 116 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 207 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Eaton Elephants 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 Eaton Elephants Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basil Club Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Bay Tree House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Beehive Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Beehive Child Care - Pre School Group Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2018 |
Questions about Eaton Elephants Playgroup
What is Eaton Elephants Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Eaton Elephants Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Norwich City Council on 3 June 2026.
Is Eaton Elephants Playgroup safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Eaton Elephants Playgroup last inspected?
Eaton Elephants Playgroup was last inspected on 3 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Norwich City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Eaton Elephants Playgroup?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Eaton Elephants Playgroup compare to other places in Norwich City?
65% of the 1,360 rated food businesses in Norwich City hold the top rating of 5, while Eaton Elephants Playgroup holds a 4. 330 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects Eaton Elephants 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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