Warden Bay Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Swale
Warden Bay 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 19 June 2012, more than 14 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: Warden Bay Village Hall, Warden Bay Road, Leysdown, ME12 4NB
How it compares in Swale
That puts Warden Bay 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% | ← Warden Bay 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 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 Warden Bay 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 Warden Bay Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Walnut @ Saddlebrook Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| The Warden Bay Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 315 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 August 2023 |
| Glory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 315 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 March 2026 |
| Sun And Mirror Convenience Stores Retailers - other | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Dawn's Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
| Averley Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Little Groves Leisure Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Island Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
Questions about Warden Bay Playgroup
What is Warden Bay Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Warden Bay Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 19 June 2012.
Is Warden Bay 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 Warden Bay Playgroup last inspected?
Warden Bay Playgroup was last inspected on 19 June 2012, more than 14 years 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 Warden Bay 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 Warden Bay Playgroup compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Warden Bay Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Warden Bay 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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