Stockton Lane Playgroup food hygiene rating
School/college/university · York
Stockton Lane Playgroup holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 October 2023, 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: Christ Church, Stockton Lane, York, YO31 1JG
How it compares in York
That puts Stockton Lane Playgroup among the 1,378 places in York holding top marks, 74% 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 | 1,378 | 74% | ← Stockton Lane Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 314 | 17% | ||
| 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 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 Stockton Lane 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 Stockton Lane Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Tree Cakery Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Applefields School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Ascot House Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2019 |
| ALDI Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2021 |
| Bread & Things Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Bell Farm Social Hall Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2017 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
Questions about Stockton Lane Playgroup
What is Stockton Lane Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Stockton Lane Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 5 October 2023.
Is Stockton Lane 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Stockton Lane Playgroup last inspected?
Stockton Lane Playgroup was last inspected on 5 October 2023, more than 2 years 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 Stockton Lane 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 Stockton Lane Playgroup compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and Stockton Lane Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Stockton Lane 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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