The Reddings Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Cheltenham
The Reddings 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 20 June 2025, 12 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: North Road Community Centre, North Road West, The Reddings, GL51 6RF
How it compares in Cheltenham
That puts The Reddings Playgroup among the 909 places in Cheltenham holding top marks, 89% 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 | 909 | 89% | ← The Reddings Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 59 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 The Reddings 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 The Reddings Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Antiqualia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| C3 Church Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Caterlink Limited At Benhall Infants School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Caterlink Limited At St. Marks C Of E Junior School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Cafecito Avenue Benhall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Aspen Services At Lakeside Primary School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
Questions about The Reddings Playgroup
What is The Reddings Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
The Reddings Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheltenham Council on 20 June 2025.
Is The Reddings 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 The Reddings Playgroup last inspected?
The Reddings Playgroup was last inspected on 20 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheltenham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Reddings 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 The Reddings Playgroup compare to other places in Cheltenham?
89% of the 1,019 rated food businesses in Cheltenham hold the top rating of 5, and The Reddings Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheltenham Council inspects The Reddings 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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