Chalfont St Giles Pre School Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Buckinghamshire
Chalfont St Giles Pre School 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 4 March 2015, more than 11 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: Chalfont St Giles Cricket Club, Bowstridge Lane, Chalfont St Giles, HP8 4QN
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Chalfont St Giles Pre School Playgroup among the 3,226 places in Buckinghamshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 3,226 | 81% | ← Chalfont St Giles Pre School Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 615 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 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 Chalfont St Giles Pre School 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 Chalfont St Giles Pre School Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalfont St Giles Village Schools \& Nursery School/college/university | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Durans Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Merlins Cave Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2014 |
| All Together Community Fridge Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Chalfont St Giles Bowling Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2009 |
| Chalfont St Giles Youth Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2012 |
| Franks Coffee Ltd Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
Questions about Chalfont St Giles Pre School Playgroup
What is Chalfont St Giles Pre School Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Chalfont St Giles Pre School Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 4 March 2015.
Is Chalfont St Giles Pre School 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 Chalfont St Giles Pre School Playgroup last inspected?
Chalfont St Giles Pre School Playgroup was last inspected on 4 March 2015, more than 11 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chalfont St Giles Pre School 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chalfont St Giles Pre School Playgroup compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Chalfont St Giles Pre School Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Chalfont St Giles Pre School 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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