Haxby Playgroups @ Headlands food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · York
Haxby Playgroups @ Headlands 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 6 February 2026, 5 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: Headlands C P School, Oak Tree Lane, Haxby, YO32 2YH
How it compares in York
In York, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Haxby Playgroups @ Headlands sits behind roughly 1,378 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,378 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 314 | 17% | ← Haxby Playgroups @ Headlands | |
| 3 out of 5 | 106 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 297 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Haxby Playgroups @ Headlands 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 Haxby Playgroups @ Headlands, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| George's Greens Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Haci's Place Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
| Haxby Bakehouse Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Aroma Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Bromwich Family Butchers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Haxby Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2021 |
Questions about Haxby Playgroups @ Headlands
What is Haxby Playgroups @ Headlands's food hygiene rating?
Haxby Playgroups @ Headlands has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by York Council on 6 February 2026.
Is Haxby Playgroups @ Headlands 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 Haxby Playgroups @ Headlands last inspected?
Haxby Playgroups @ Headlands was last inspected on 6 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by York Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Haxby Playgroups @ Headlands?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Haxby Playgroups @ Headlands compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, while Haxby Playgroups @ Headlands holds a 4. 314 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Haxby Playgroups @ Headlands 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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