Springfield Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Havering
Springfield 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 27 February 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: Springfield Gardens, Upminster, RM14 3EH
How it compares in Havering
That puts Springfield Playgroup among the 1,179 places in Havering holding top marks, 72% 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 | 1,179 | 72% | ← Springfield Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 326 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 394 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 Springfield 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 Springfield Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe with a Purpose Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Brick Lane Bagel Upminster Retailers - other | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Upminster Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| 7 Day Convenience Store Retailers - other | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Be Super Human Official Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2023 |
| Alaias Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Cakebox Upminster Retailers - other | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Coffee Bloom Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
Questions about Springfield Playgroup
What is Springfield Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Springfield Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Havering Council on 27 February 2024.
Is Springfield 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 Springfield Playgroup last inspected?
Springfield Playgroup was last inspected on 27 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Havering Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Springfield 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 Springfield Playgroup compare to other places in Havering?
72% of the 1,646 rated food businesses in Havering hold the top rating of 5, and Springfield Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Havering Council inspects Springfield 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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