Poplars Group food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Oadby and Wigston
Poplars Group 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 8 October 2019, more than 6 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: Water Leys Primary School, Guilford Drive, Wigston, LE18 1HG
How it compares in Oadby and Wigston
That puts Poplars Group among the 261 places in Oadby and Wigston holding top marks, 82% 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 | 261 | 82% | ← Poplars Group | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 38 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 82 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 Poplars Group 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 Poplars Group, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrow Convenience Store Retailers - other | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2024 |
| All Saints Primarty School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| AD Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Aylestone Park Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
Questions about Poplars Group
What is Poplars Group's food hygiene rating?
Poplars Group has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oadby and Wigston Council on 8 October 2019.
Is Poplars Group 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 Poplars Group last inspected?
Poplars Group was last inspected on 8 October 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Oadby and Wigston Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Poplars Group?
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 Poplars Group compare to other places in Oadby and Wigston?
82% of the 317 rated food businesses in Oadby and Wigston hold the top rating of 5, and Poplars Group is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oadby and Wigston Council inspects Poplars Group 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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