Tilehouse Street Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Hertfordshire
Tilehouse Street 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 16 March 2005, more than 21 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: Baptist Church Hall Upper Tilehouse Street, Hitchin, SG5 2EE
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Tilehouse Street Playgroup among the 789 places in North Hertfordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 789 | 78% | ← Tilehouse Street Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 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 Tilehouse Street 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 Tilehouse Street Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coopers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Park House Caring Premises | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| CH & Co at ReAssure Hitchin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Hitchin Priory Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Gather & Gather by CH&CO Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Bar Azita Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Cafe Air Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2018 |
| Crepeaffaire Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
Questions about Tilehouse Street Playgroup
What is Tilehouse Street Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Tilehouse Street Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 16 March 2005.
Is Tilehouse Street 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 Tilehouse Street Playgroup last inspected?
Tilehouse Street Playgroup was last inspected on 16 March 2005, more than 21 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tilehouse Street 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 Tilehouse Street Playgroup compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Tilehouse Street Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Tilehouse Street 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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