Hawkesbury Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Flintshire
Hawkesbury 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
This is a fresh result: Hawkesbury Playgroup was inspected on 10 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Hawkesbury Playgroup, Mill Lane, Buckley, CH7 3HA
How it compares in Flintshire
That puts Hawkesbury Playgroup among the 1,062 places in Flintshire holding top marks, 88% 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 | 1,062 | 88% | ← Hawkesbury Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 119 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 73 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 Hawkesbury 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 Hawkesbury Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckley Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Crumbs Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Mai Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Legends Cafe & Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Gerrards Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Bistre Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| First Steps Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
Questions about Hawkesbury Playgroup
What is Hawkesbury Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Hawkesbury Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Flintshire Council on 10 June 2026.
Is Hawkesbury 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 Hawkesbury Playgroup last inspected?
Hawkesbury Playgroup was last inspected on 10 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Flintshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hawkesbury 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 Hawkesbury Playgroup compare to other places in Flintshire?
88% of the 1,209 rated food businesses in Flintshire hold the top rating of 5, and Hawkesbury Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Flintshire Council inspects Hawkesbury 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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