Red Stairs Soft Play food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Barnet
Red Stairs Soft Play holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 April 2026, 3 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: 101 High Street Barnet, EN5 5UZ
How it compares in Barnet
That puts Red Stairs Soft Play among the 1,423 places in Barnet holding top marks, 60% 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 | 1,423 | 60% | ← Red Stairs Soft Play | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 577 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 224 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 84 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 511 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 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 Red Stairs Soft 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 Red Stairs Soft Play, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chit Chaat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Cafe Du Nord Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Blonde Bakes By Donna At Boutique & Bakes Retailers - other | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2023 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2024 |
| Cake Box Retailers - other | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Corner Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Cha Wan Jia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Barnet Grange Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about Red Stairs Soft Play
What is Red Stairs Soft Play's food hygiene rating?
Red Stairs Soft Play has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnet Council on 14 April 2026.
Is Red Stairs Soft 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Red Stairs Soft Play last inspected?
Red Stairs Soft Play was last inspected on 14 April 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnet Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Red Stairs Soft Play?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Red Stairs Soft Play compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,356 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, and Red Stairs Soft Play is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects Red Stairs Soft 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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