Panda Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · York
Panda 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 2 October 2024, 21 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: Howell Hall, School Lane, Copmanthorpe, YO23 3SQ
How it compares in York
That puts Panda Playgroup among the 1,378 places in York holding top marks, 74% 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 | 1,378 | 74% | ← Panda Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 314 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 106 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 297 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 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 Panda 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 Panda Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copmanthorpe Pharmacy Retailers - other | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2010 |
| Anteiku Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Co-op Late Shop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2021 |
| Copmanthorpe Convenience Store Retailers - other | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2023 |
| Copmanthorpe Methodist Church Other catering premises | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2017 |
| Little Acorns Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2024 |
| Copmanthorpe Child Care Centre Caring Premises | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Copmanthorpe Sports & Comm Centre Other catering premises | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2021 |
Questions about Panda Playgroup
What is Panda Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Panda Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 2 October 2024.
Is Panda 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 Panda Playgroup last inspected?
Panda Playgroup was last inspected on 2 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by York Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Panda Playgroup?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Panda Playgroup compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and Panda Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Panda 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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