Tiggywinkles Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Dartford
Tiggywinkles 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 8 January 2026, 6 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Joydens Wood Community Centre, Birchwood Drive, Wilmington, DA2 7NE
How it compares in Dartford
That puts Tiggywinkles Playgroup among the 713 places in Dartford holding top marks, 77% 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 | 713 | 77% | ← Tiggywinkles Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 153 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 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 Tiggywinkles 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 Tiggywinkles Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast & Afterschool Club @ Maypole County Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Acorns Early Years Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Bexley Wines Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2020 |
| Baldwyn's Park Nursery At Baldwyn's Park Baptist Church Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Bright Horizons Wilmington Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Berries & Beans Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
Questions about Tiggywinkles Playgroup
What is Tiggywinkles Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Tiggywinkles Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dartford Council on 8 January 2026.
Is Tiggywinkles 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 Tiggywinkles Playgroup last inspected?
Tiggywinkles Playgroup was last inspected on 8 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dartford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tiggywinkles Playgroup?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Tiggywinkles Playgroup compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 923 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, and Tiggywinkles Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects Tiggywinkles 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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