Caldi-tots Flying Start Playgroup food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Monmouthshire
Caldi-tots Flying Start Playgroup holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 December 2024, 19 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: West End Flying Start Centre, Masefield Road, NP26 4JY
How it compares in Monmouthshire
That puts Caldi-tots Flying Start Playgroup among the 799 places in Monmouthshire holding top marks, 80% 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 | 799 | 80% | ← Caldi-tots Flying Start Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 97 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 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 Caldi-tots Flying Start 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 Caldi-tots Flying Start Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Park Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Caldicot Rugby Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
| The New Red Lantern Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 March 2026 |
| Caldicod Takeaway/sandwich shop | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Chic O Land Takeaway/sandwich shop | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| The Dragonfly Pub/bar/nightclub | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Co Operative Group Food Ltd Retailers - other | 223 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 September 2024 |
| Severn View Social Club & Inst Pub/bar/nightclub | 295 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 January 2025 |
Questions about Caldi-tots Flying Start Playgroup
What is Caldi-tots Flying Start Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Caldi-tots Flying Start Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Monmouthshire Council on 11 December 2024.
Is Caldi-tots Flying Start 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Caldi-tots Flying Start Playgroup last inspected?
Caldi-tots Flying Start Playgroup was last inspected on 11 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Monmouthshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caldi-tots Flying Start Playgroup?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Caldi-tots Flying Start Playgroup compare to other places in Monmouthshire?
80% of the 999 rated food businesses in Monmouthshire hold the top rating of 5, and Caldi-tots Flying Start Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Monmouthshire Council inspects Caldi-tots Flying Start 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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