Shipdham Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Breckland
Shipdham 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 18 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Thomas Bullock Primary School Pound Green Lane, Shipdham, IP25 7LF
How it compares in Breckland
That puts Shipdham Playgroup among the 1,014 places in Breckland holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,014 | 86% | ← Shipdham Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 101 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 77 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 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 Shipdham 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 Shipdham Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nourish Contract Catering at Thomas Bullock CE Primary Academy School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Shipdham Stores Retailers - other | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Shipdham Manor Caring Premises | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Shipdham Post Office & Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 July 2025 |
| Kings Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| The Golden Dog Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Express Coffee Cars Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
Questions about Shipdham Playgroup
What is Shipdham Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Shipdham Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 18 November 2024.
Is Shipdham 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 Shipdham Playgroup last inspected?
Shipdham Playgroup was last inspected on 18 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Breckland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shipdham 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shipdham Playgroup compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and Shipdham Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects Shipdham 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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