Harpsden Pre-School Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Oxfordshire
Harpsden 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 23 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Harpsden Village Hall, Harpsden, Henley-on-Thames Oxon, RG9 4HH
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
That puts Harpsden Pre-School Playgroup among the 808 places in South Oxfordshire holding top marks, 71% 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 | 808 | 71% | ← Harpsden Pre-School Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 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 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 Harpsden 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.
Questions about Harpsden Pre-School Playgroup
What is Harpsden Pre-School Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Harpsden Pre-School Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 23 September 2024.
Is Harpsden 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 Harpsden Pre-School Playgroup last inspected?
Harpsden Pre-School Playgroup was last inspected on 23 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Harpsden Pre-School Playgroup?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Harpsden Pre-School Playgroup compare to other places in South Oxfordshire?
71% of the 1,136 rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Harpsden Pre-School Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects Harpsden 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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Harpsden Pre-School Playgroup is one of 48 rated food businesses in Henley-on-Thames Oxon. See every hygiene rating in Henley-on-Thames Oxon →
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