Time Childcare (Poringland Playgroup) food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Norfolk
Time Childcare (Poringland Playgroup) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 26 September 2025, 9 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: Poringland Village Hall, 65 The Street, Poringland, NR14 7RE
How it compares in South Norfolk
In South Norfolk, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Time Childcare (Poringland Playgroup) sits behind roughly 823 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 823 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 100 | 10% | ← Time Childcare (Poringland Playgroup) | |
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 123 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Time Childcare (Poringland 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 Time Childcare (Poringland Playgroup), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norse Commercial Services At Poringland Primary School School/college/university | 120 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 March 2025 |
| Poringland Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Reggy's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 228 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Wells Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Fresh Bread Micro Bakery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 October 2025 |
| Daintys Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| Poringland Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Kairali South Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
Questions about Time Childcare (Poringland Playgroup)
What is Time Childcare (Poringland Playgroup)'s food hygiene rating?
Time Childcare (Poringland Playgroup) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Norfolk Council on 26 September 2025.
Is Time Childcare (Poringland Playgroup) safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Time Childcare (Poringland Playgroup) last inspected?
Time Childcare (Poringland Playgroup) was last inspected on 26 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Time Childcare (Poringland Playgroup)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Time Childcare (Poringland Playgroup) compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 980 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, while Time Childcare (Poringland Playgroup) holds a 4. 100 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects Time Childcare (Poringland 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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Time Childcare (Poringland Playgroup) is one of 18 rated food businesses in Poringland. See every hygiene rating in Poringland →
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