Much Hadham Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Hertfordshire
Much Hadham 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 1 December 2016, more than 9 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: Oudle Lane, Much Hadham, Hertfordshire, SG10 6DQ
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts Much Hadham Playgroup among the 977 places in East Hertfordshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 977 | 84% | ← Much Hadham Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 146 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 221 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 Much Hadham 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 Much Hadham Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Forge Museum Retailers - other | 100 yards away | Exempt | |
| St Andrews C Of E Jmi School School/college/university | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Wheatcroft B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 October 2007 |
Questions about Much Hadham Playgroup
What is Much Hadham Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Much Hadham Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 1 December 2016.
Is Much Hadham 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 Much Hadham Playgroup last inspected?
Much Hadham Playgroup was last inspected on 1 December 2016, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Much Hadham 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 Much Hadham Playgroup compare to other places in East Hertfordshire?
84% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in East Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Much Hadham Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Much Hadham 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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