St Marys Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Bedford
St Marys 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 13 May 2024, 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: Wootton Church Hall St Marys Road, Wootton, MK43 9HF
How it compares in Bedford
That puts St Marys Playgroup among the 1,208 places in Bedford 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 | 1,208 | 83% | ← St Marys Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 72 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 190 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 St Marys 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 St Marys Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox & Duck Pub/bar/nightclub | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2018 |
| BPHA Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Maypole Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| OCS Group UK Ltd @ ASDA Distribution Bedford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Brewers Fayre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Aramark at Argos Distribution Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Compass Catering at Sainsbury's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Pauls Supermarket Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2016 |
Questions about St Marys Playgroup
What is St Marys Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
St Marys Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 13 May 2024.
Is St Marys 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 St Marys Playgroup last inspected?
St Marys Playgroup was last inspected on 13 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bedford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Marys 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 St Marys Playgroup compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and St Marys Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects St Marys 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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