Cafe Play food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Hertfordshire
Cafe Play 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 8 October 2024, 21 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: Christchurch Jmi School, New Road, Ware, SG12 7BT
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts Cafe Play among the 977 places in East Hertfordshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 977 | 84% | ← Cafe Play | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 146 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 221 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 Cafe 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 Cafe Play, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp 4 Champs School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Christchurch Jmi School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Ashwood Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Amwell Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2024 |
| Burbage Family Butchers Retailers - other | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2024 |
| Guideposts Day Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2017 |
Questions about Cafe Play
What is Cafe Play's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Play has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 8 October 2024.
Is Cafe 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cafe Play last inspected?
Cafe Play was last inspected on 8 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cafe 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 Cafe Play compare to other places in East Hertfordshire?
84% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in East Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe Play is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Cafe 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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