Monkton Under 5's Play group food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Thanet
Monkton Under 5's Play 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 17 December 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: 122 Monkton Street, Monkton, Kent, CT12 4JQ
How it compares in Thanet
That puts Monkton Under 5's Play group among the 1,413 places in Thanet holding top marks, 95% 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 | 1,413 | 95% | ← Monkton Under 5's Play group | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 75 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 Monkton Under 5's Play 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 Monkton Under 5's Play group, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monkton County Primary School School/college/university | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Le Club the Foxhunter Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| The Cabin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2024 |
Questions about Monkton Under 5's Play group
What is Monkton Under 5's Play group's food hygiene rating?
Monkton Under 5's Play group has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 17 December 2019.
Is Monkton Under 5's Play 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 Monkton Under 5's Play group last inspected?
Monkton Under 5's Play group was last inspected on 17 December 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thanet Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Monkton Under 5's Play 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 Monkton Under 5's Play group compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and Monkton Under 5's Play group is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects Monkton Under 5's Play 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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