Waterbeach After School Play Scheme food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Cambridgeshire
Waterbeach After School Play Scheme 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
This is a fresh result: Waterbeach After School Play Scheme was inspected on 16 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Waterbeach Playhouse Waterbeach Community Primary School High Street, Waterbeach, CB25 9JU
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts Waterbeach After School Play Scheme among the 1,063 places in South Cambridgeshire holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,063 | 87% | ← Waterbeach After School Play Scheme | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 119 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 96 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 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 Waterbeach After School Play Scheme 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 Waterbeach After School Play Scheme, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunchtime Company Ltd @ Waterbeach Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Waterbeach Community Playgroup Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Premier Wraparound Care at Caring Premises | at this address | 4 - Good | 23 November 2021 |
| Boxtree Cottage Residential Home Caring Premises | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| The Beach Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop | 276 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 February 2025 |
| Boswells Manufacturers/packers | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2022 |
| The Brewery Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| One Stop Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2021 |
Questions about Waterbeach After School Play Scheme
What is Waterbeach After School Play Scheme's food hygiene rating?
Waterbeach After School Play Scheme has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 16 June 2026.
Is Waterbeach After School Play Scheme 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 Waterbeach After School Play Scheme last inspected?
Waterbeach After School Play Scheme was last inspected on 16 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Waterbeach After School Play Scheme?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Waterbeach After School Play Scheme compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,220 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Waterbeach After School Play Scheme is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Waterbeach After School Play Scheme 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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