Valley Farm Playgroup food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Norfolk
Valley Farm Playgroup holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 March 2022, more than 4 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: Valley Farm, Gunthorpe Road, Sharrington, NR24 2PE
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts Valley Farm Playgroup among the 1,257 places in North Norfolk 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 | 1,257 | 86% | ← Valley Farm Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 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 Valley Farm 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 Valley Farm Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharrington Strawberries Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2009 |
| Camphill Communities East Anglia Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Briningham Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2022 |
| Pointen Bros Manufacturers/packers | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Keepers Cottage Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Jarrolds Letheringsett Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Aish Bakery Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 December 2024 |
| Gunthorpe Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2019 |
Questions about Valley Farm Playgroup
What is Valley Farm Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Valley Farm Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 14 March 2022.
Is Valley Farm 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Valley Farm Playgroup last inspected?
Valley Farm Playgroup was last inspected on 14 March 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Valley Farm Playgroup?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Valley Farm Playgroup compare to other places in North Norfolk?
86% of the 1,461 rated food businesses in North Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and Valley Farm Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Valley Farm 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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