Play Barn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Staffordshire Moorlands
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 5 December 2025, 7 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: Rownall Road, Wetley Rocks, Stoke-on-Trent, ST9 0BP
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
That puts Play Barn among the 684 places in Staffordshire Moorlands holding top marks, 85% 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 | 684 | 85% | ← Play Barn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 73 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 52 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 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 Play Barn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mellors Catering@moorside High School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Elizabeth House Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| ABM Catering @ ST JOHNS C.E. (C) PRIMARY SCHOOL School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Lodge Farm Riding School Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2018 |
| China Garden Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Mantra Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
Questions about Play Barn
What is Play Barn's food hygiene rating?
Play Barn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 5 December 2025.
Is 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 Play Barn last inspected?
Play Barn was last inspected on 5 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Staffordshire Moorlands Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at 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 Play Barn compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, and Play Barn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects 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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