Smart Play food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Barnet
Smart Play 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 20 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Underhill Infant School and Childrens Centre Mays Lane Barnet, EN5 2LZ
How it compares in Barnet
That puts Smart 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% | ← Smart Play | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 574 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 226 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 84 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 513 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 Smart 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 Smart Play, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Pioneer Academy School/college/university | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| BP Odeon SF Connect Retailers - other | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
| Cafe Calla Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Bright Little Stars Nursery School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Belfield Montessori Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Cha Wan Jia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2024 |
Questions about Smart Play
What is Smart Play's food hygiene rating?
Smart Play has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnet Council on 20 August 2024.
Is Smart 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Smart Play last inspected?
Smart Play was last inspected on 20 August 2024, 22 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 Smart Play?
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 Smart Play compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,354 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, and Smart Play is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects Smart 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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