Owl Playschool food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Norfolk
Owl Playschool 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 30 January 2023, more than 3 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: The Owl Playgroup, Valley Lane, Holt, NR25 6SF
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts Owl Playschool 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% | ← Owl Playschool | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Owl Playschool 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 Owl Playschool, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowsweet Restaurant with Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Holt Methodist Church & Hall Other catering premises | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| The Core Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 March 2025 |
| The Canny Fox Pub/bar/nightclub | 239 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 October 2024 |
| Two Magpies Bakery (Holt) Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Norfolks of Holt Retailers - other | 249 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 December 2024 |
| The Black Apollo Coffee House Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 253 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 July 2025 |
| North Norfolk Fish Company Ltd Retailers - other | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
Questions about Owl Playschool
What is Owl Playschool's food hygiene rating?
Owl Playschool has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 30 January 2023.
Is Owl Playschool 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 Owl Playschool last inspected?
Owl Playschool was last inspected on 30 January 2023, more than 3 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 Owl Playschool?
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 Owl Playschool 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 Owl Playschool is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Owl Playschool 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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