RAB Late Play Club food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Uttlesford
RAB Late Play Club 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 19 September 2025, 9 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: South Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3DG
How it compares in Uttlesford
That puts RAB Late Play Club among the 583 places in Uttlesford holding top marks, 90% 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 | 583 | 90% | ← RAB Late Play Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 43 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 159 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 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 RAB Late Play Club 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 RAB Late Play Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| R A Butler Primary School School/college/university | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Onion Pub/bar/nightclub | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| The Railway Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Fast Eddie's Community Cafe CIC (Fairycroft House) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Stanley Wilson Lodge Caring Premises | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Duke Of York Pub/bar/nightclub | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Old English Gentleman Pub/bar/nightclub | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
Questions about RAB Late Play Club
What is RAB Late Play Club's food hygiene rating?
RAB Late Play Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Uttlesford Council on 19 September 2025.
Is RAB Late Play Club 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 RAB Late Play Club last inspected?
RAB Late Play Club was last inspected on 19 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Uttlesford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at RAB Late Play Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 RAB Late Play Club compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, and RAB Late Play Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects RAB Late Play Club 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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