Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Wakefield
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
The rating dates from 10 October 2013, more than 12 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: Harewood Centre Nursery School, Harewood Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 2ER
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Playgroup sits behind roughly 2,111 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,111 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 16% | ← Playgroup | |
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 360 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 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 Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chequerfield Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2018 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Aegis Residential Care Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Caterlink School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Busy Bees Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2014 |
Questions about Playgroup
What is Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wakefield Council on 10 October 2013.
Is 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 Playgroup last inspected?
Playgroup was last inspected on 10 October 2013, more than 12 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wakefield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at 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 Playgroup compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while Playgroup holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects 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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