Sunbeams Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Stevenage
Sunbeams 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 11 June 2009, more than 17 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: St Nicholas Community Centre, 59 Canterbury Way, Stevenage, SG1 4LJ
How it compares in Stevenage
That puts Sunbeams Playgroup among the 467 places in Stevenage holding top marks, 89% 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 | 467 | 89% | ← Sunbeams Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 41 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 166 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 Sunbeams 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 Sunbeams Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giles Infants School School/college/university | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Giles JM School School/college/university | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Crownfoodstore.co.uk Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Gofiit Nutrition Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2021 |
| Budgens Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Budgens Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Busy Bees at Stevenage, Great Ashby Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Douglas Drive Senior Citizens Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
Questions about Sunbeams Playgroup
What is Sunbeams Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Sunbeams Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stevenage Council on 11 June 2009.
Is Sunbeams 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 Sunbeams Playgroup last inspected?
Sunbeams Playgroup was last inspected on 11 June 2009, more than 17 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stevenage Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sunbeams 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 Sunbeams Playgroup compare to other places in Stevenage?
89% of the 527 rated food businesses in Stevenage hold the top rating of 5, and Sunbeams Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stevenage Council inspects Sunbeams 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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