Play Days Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Somerset
Play Days Pre-School 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 29 November 2023, 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: Chard Methodist Church, Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1PY
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Play Days Pre-School among the 4,826 places in Somerset 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 | 4,826 | 88% | ← Play Days Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 Play Days Pre-School 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 Play Days Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chard Methodist Church Other catering premises | at this address | 4 - Good | 30 November 2024 |
| Cuddles & Care Children’s Day Nursery Caring Premises | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Eleos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Poundstretcher Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2024 |
| Somerset Inn Micropub Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| The Dolphin Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2022 |
| Chard News Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 May 2026 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2021 |
Questions about Play Days Pre-School
What is Play Days Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Play Days Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 29 November 2023.
Is Play Days Pre-School 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 Play Days Pre-School last inspected?
Play Days Pre-School was last inspected on 29 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Play Days Pre-School?
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 Play Days Pre-School compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Play Days Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Play Days Pre-School 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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