Stay And Play food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Medway
Stay And Play holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 September 2024, 22 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: Horsted Infant School, Barberry Avenue, Horsted, ME5 9TF
How it compares in Medway
That puts Stay And Play among the 1,577 places in Medway holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,577 | 80% | ← Stay And Play | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 279 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 171 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 Stay And Play 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 Stay And Play, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquarius Residential Home Caring Premises | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| B\&M Retailers - other | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Bridgewood Manor Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2024 |
| Best Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Alphabets Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Caterlink Ltd At St Thomas More Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
Questions about Stay And Play
What is Stay And Play's food hygiene rating?
Stay And Play has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 6 September 2024.
Is Stay And Play 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Stay And Play last inspected?
Stay And Play was last inspected on 6 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Medway Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Stay And Play?
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 Stay And Play compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Stay And Play is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Stay And Play 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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