Grange Tiny Hands Pre-School Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Hertfordshire
Grange Tiny Hands Pre-School 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 5 January 2004, more than 22 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: Pre School Playgroup Southfields, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4NG
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Grange Tiny Hands Pre-School 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% | ← Grange Tiny Hands Pre-School 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 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 Grange Tiny Hands 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 Grange Tiny Hands Pre-School Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Wine Store Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
| ClubsComplete Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Icknield Way Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| CrossFit Beowulf Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2022 |
| Bickerdikes Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Bean Valley Coffee Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2023 |
| Dragon King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Gakhal Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
Questions about Grange Tiny Hands Pre-School Playgroup
What is Grange Tiny Hands Pre-School Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Grange Tiny Hands Pre-School Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 5 January 2004.
Is Grange Tiny Hands Pre-School 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 Grange Tiny Hands Pre-School Playgroup last inspected?
Grange Tiny Hands Pre-School Playgroup was last inspected on 5 January 2004, more than 22 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 Grange Tiny Hands Pre-School 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Grange Tiny Hands Pre-School 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 Grange Tiny Hands Pre-School Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Grange Tiny Hands 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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Grange Tiny Hands Pre-School Playgroup is one of 212 rated food businesses in Letchworth Garden City. See every hygiene rating in Letchworth Garden City →
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