Sconce Hills Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Newark and Sherwood
Sconce Hills 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 6 November 2024, 20 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: Christ Church Hall, Boundary Road, Newark on Trent
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
That puts Sconce Hills Playgroup among the 906 places in Newark and Sherwood holding top marks, 87% 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 | 906 | 87% | ← Sconce Hills Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 79 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
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 Sconce Hills 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 Sconce Hills Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B And M Retail Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Golden Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| County Youth Service Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| Cafe At Asda Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Caffrello Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Asda Filling Station Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Cygnet Birches Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Beaumond Cross Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
Questions about Sconce Hills Playgroup
What is Sconce Hills Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Sconce Hills Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 6 November 2024.
Is Sconce Hills 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 Sconce Hills Playgroup last inspected?
Sconce Hills Playgroup was last inspected on 6 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newark and Sherwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sconce Hills 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sconce Hills Playgroup compare to other places in Newark and Sherwood?
87% of the 1,046 rated food businesses in Newark and Sherwood hold the top rating of 5, and Sconce Hills Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects Sconce Hills 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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