Oakenshaw Pre School Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Kirklees
Oakenshaw Pre School Playgroup 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 22 March 2017, 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: St Andrews Church, Bradford Road, Oakenshaw, BD12 7EN
How it compares in Kirklees
In Kirklees, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Oakenshaw Pre School Playgroup sits behind roughly 2,676 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,676 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 658 | 18% | ← Oakenshaw Pre School Playgroup | |
| 3 out of 5 | 191 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 57 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 202 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 Oakenshaw Pre School 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 Oakenshaw Pre School Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AISC Bradford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| CK2 Catering Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Biotamins Importers/Exporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Black Horse Inn (Bar Only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2013 |
Questions about Oakenshaw Pre School Playgroup
What is Oakenshaw Pre School Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Oakenshaw Pre School Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Kirklees Council on 22 March 2017.
Is Oakenshaw Pre School 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Oakenshaw Pre School Playgroup last inspected?
Oakenshaw Pre School Playgroup was last inspected on 22 March 2017, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Kirklees Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Oakenshaw Pre School 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 Oakenshaw Pre School Playgroup compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,633 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, while Oakenshaw Pre School Playgroup holds a 4. 658 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Oakenshaw Pre School 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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