Play ‘n’ Learn Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Stafford
Play ‘n’ Learn Nursery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 August 2025, 11 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: 115 Newport Road, Stafford, ST16 1DA
How it compares in Stafford
That puts Play ‘n’ Learn Nursery among the 778 places in Stafford 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 | 778 | 80% | ← Play ‘n’ Learn Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 158 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 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 ‘n’ Learn Nursery 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 ‘n’ Learn Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed William Howard School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Footsteps Nursery Stafford Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Breakfast at Timothy's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Elevate Highfields Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Gourmet Coffee Bar and Kitchen Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Doxey Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Good View Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Essence Of The Orient Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
Questions about Play ‘n’ Learn Nursery
What is Play ‘n’ Learn Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Play ‘n’ Learn Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stafford Council on 8 August 2025.
Is Play ‘n’ Learn Nursery 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Play ‘n’ Learn Nursery last inspected?
Play ‘n’ Learn Nursery was last inspected on 8 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stafford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Play ‘n’ Learn Nursery?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Play ‘n’ Learn Nursery compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, and Play ‘n’ Learn Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects Play ‘n’ Learn Nursery 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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