Mary Godwin Under Five Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Cheltenham
Mary Godwin Under Five 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 13 March 2024, more than 2 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: Mary Godwin Pavillions, Wymans Lane, Cheltenham, GL51 9QF
How it compares in Cheltenham
That puts Mary Godwin Under Five 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% | ← Mary Godwin Under Five 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 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 Mary Godwin Under Five 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 Mary Godwin Under Five Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABM Catering At Swindon Village Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| B And M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Bookers Wholesale Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Boulders Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2024 |
| Aspire Foundation Gardners Lane And Oakwood Childrens Centre School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Bibily Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
Questions about Mary Godwin Under Five Playgroup
What is Mary Godwin Under Five Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Mary Godwin Under Five Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheltenham Council on 13 March 2024.
Is Mary Godwin Under Five 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 Mary Godwin Under Five Playgroup last inspected?
Mary Godwin Under Five Playgroup was last inspected on 13 March 2024, more than 2 years 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 Mary Godwin Under Five Playgroup?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Mary Godwin Under Five Playgroup compare to other places in Cheltenham?
89% of the 1,019 rated food businesses in Cheltenham hold the top rating of 5, and Mary Godwin Under Five Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheltenham Council inspects Mary Godwin Under Five 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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