Soham Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Cambridgeshire
Soham 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 5 July 2024, more than 2 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: Sure Start Childrens Centre, The Weatheralls County Primary School, Pratt Street, CB7 5BH
How it compares in East Cambridgeshire
That puts Soham Playgroup among the 579 places in East Cambridgeshire 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 | 579 | 83% | ← Soham Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 91 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 Soham 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 Soham Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Education Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2023 |
| The Willows Before And After School Club At Weatheralls Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2022 |
| Impact Food Group@The Weatheralls Primary School School/college/university | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Chartwells At The Weatheralls Primary School School/college/university | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Ley Stores Retailers - other | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| The Fountain Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Aroma Café And Restaurant & Picante Mexican Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 September 2025 |
| Ali Taj Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 July 2025 |
Questions about Soham Playgroup
What is Soham Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Soham Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Cambridgeshire Council on 5 July 2024.
Is Soham 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 Soham Playgroup last inspected?
Soham Playgroup was last inspected on 5 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Soham 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 Soham Playgroup compare to other places in East Cambridgeshire?
83% of the 697 rated food businesses in East Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Soham Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Cambridgeshire Council inspects Soham 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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