Buckden Pre-School Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Huntingdonshire
Buckden Pre-School 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 4 February 2025, 17 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: Buckden Millennium Centre Buckden Millennium Centre Burberry Road, Buckden, PE19 5UY
How it compares in Huntingdonshire
That puts Buckden Pre-School Playgroup among the 975 places in Huntingdonshire holding top marks, 71% 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 | 975 | 71% | ← Buckden Pre-School Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 298 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 159 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 Buckden Pre-School 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 Buckden Pre-School Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckden Village Hall Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2016 |
| Buckden Village Club Other catering premises | at this address | 4 - Good | 9 April 2026 |
| Buckden Bowls Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 November 2017 |
| Buckden Pharmacy Retailers - other | 155 yards away | Exempt | |
| Sunflower House Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 158 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 June 2026 |
| Nisa Local Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 194 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 January 2025 |
| Saragusta Spirits Co. Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Buckden Day Nursery Caring Premises | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
Questions about Buckden Pre-School Playgroup
What is Buckden Pre-School Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Buckden Pre-School Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Huntingdonshire Council on 4 February 2025.
Is Buckden Pre-School 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 Buckden Pre-School Playgroup last inspected?
Buckden Pre-School Playgroup was last inspected on 4 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Huntingdonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Buckden Pre-School 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 Buckden Pre-School Playgroup compare to other places in Huntingdonshire?
71% of the 1,380 rated food businesses in Huntingdonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Buckden Pre-School Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Huntingdonshire Council inspects Buckden Pre-School 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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