Maple Grove Community Playgroup food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Fenland
Maple Grove Community Playgroup holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 7 February 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: Maple Grove, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8JP
How it compares in Fenland
In Fenland, 92% of rated places manage a 5, so Maple Grove Community Playgroup sits behind roughly 618 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 618 | 92% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 33 | 5% | ← Maple Grove Community Playgroup | |
| 3 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 37 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Maple Grove Community 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 Maple Grove Community Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2023 |
| Taste Of Oriental Takeaway/sandwich shop | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Men Of March Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Asia Secret Recipes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Diana Tandoori Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Caroline's Hot Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| J And B Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| GER Ground (March Town FC) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2020 |
Questions about Maple Grove Community Playgroup
What is Maple Grove Community Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Maple Grove Community Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Fenland Council on 7 February 2024.
Is Maple Grove Community Playgroup safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Maple Grove Community Playgroup last inspected?
Maple Grove Community Playgroup was last inspected on 7 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fenland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Maple Grove Community 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Maple Grove Community Playgroup compare to other places in Fenland?
92% of the 671 rated food businesses in Fenland hold the top rating of 5, while Maple Grove Community Playgroup holds a 4. 33 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Fenland Council inspects Maple Grove Community 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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Maple Grove Community Playgroup is one of 157 rated food businesses in March. See every hygiene rating in March →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.fenland.gov.uk/article/2117/Food-Safety
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