Magpie Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Swale
Magpie 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 1 December 2025, 7 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: Boughton Methodist Primary School, School Lane, Boughton under Blean, ME13 9AW
How it compares in Swale
That puts Magpie Playgroup among the 989 places in Swale holding top marks, 83% 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 | 989 | 83% | ← Magpie Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 40 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 Magpie 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 Magpie Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pabulum Ltd At Boughton Under Blean Primary School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| D-Dee's Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2025 |
| Oak Motors Garage - Convenience Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2015 |
| Cave Hotels And Golf Resort Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Dukes Roasters Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
Questions about Magpie Playgroup
What is Magpie Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Magpie Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 1 December 2025.
Is Magpie 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 Magpie Playgroup last inspected?
Magpie Playgroup was last inspected on 1 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Magpie Playgroup?
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 Magpie Playgroup compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Magpie Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Magpie 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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