Playways Preschool food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Havering
Playways Preschool holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 December 2016, more than 9 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: Wennington Road, Rainham, RM13 9DE
How it compares in Havering
In Havering, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Playways Preschool sits behind roughly 1,179 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,179 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 326 | 20% | ← Playways Preschool | |
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 394 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 Very 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 Playways Preschool 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 Playways Preschool, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bretons Pre School 2 Caring Premises | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Ayden Superstore Retailers - other | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Breakfast/School's Club School/college/university | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Al Raeem Afro Caribbean Cash & Carry Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Chandlers Chatters Preschool Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| CAS Behavioural Health Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about Playways Preschool
What is Playways Preschool's food hygiene rating?
Playways Preschool has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Havering Council on 7 December 2016.
Is Playways Preschool 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Playways Preschool last inspected?
Playways Preschool was last inspected on 7 December 2016, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Havering Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Playways Preschool?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Playways Preschool compare to other places in Havering?
72% of the 1,646 rated food businesses in Havering hold the top rating of 5, while Playways Preschool holds a 4. 326 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Havering Council inspects Playways Preschool 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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