The Play Barn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Huntingdonshire
The Play Barn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 April 2026, 2 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: Childrens Indoor Playbarn Crystal Lake Touring Park Low Road, Fenstanton, PE28 9HU
How it compares in Huntingdonshire
That puts The Play Barn among the 974 places in Huntingdonshire holding top marks, 71% 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 | 974 | 71% | ← The Play Barn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 298 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 159 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 The Play Barn 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 The Play Barn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fenstanton Family Butchers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 August 2025 |
| The Crown and Pipes Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Ash's Shop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Field Lodge (Care UK Ltd) Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Nudie Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Sultan Tandoori Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
Questions about The Play Barn
What is The Play Barn's food hygiene rating?
The Play Barn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Huntingdonshire Council on 30 April 2026.
Is The Play Barn 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Play Barn last inspected?
The Play Barn was last inspected on 30 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Huntingdonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Play Barn?
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 The Play Barn compare to other places in Huntingdonshire?
71% of the 1,380 rated food businesses in Huntingdonshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Play Barn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Huntingdonshire Council inspects The Play Barn 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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