The Play Pocket food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Crawley
The Play Pocket 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 May 2025, 14 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: Sports Pavilion, Tulip Close, Forge Wood, RH10 3FX
How it compares in Crawley
That puts The Play Pocket among the 743 places in Crawley holding top marks, 90% 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 | 743 | 90% | ← The Play Pocket | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 60 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 130 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 The Play Pocket 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 The Play Pocket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chartwells At Forge Wood Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Burstow Nurseries Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Aspens Services At The Gatwick School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Cafe Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Blue Apple Catering Holdings Ltd At EasyJet Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Blue Apple Catering Holdings Ltd At Novo Nordisk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2024 |
| Anu Caterers @ Copthorne Hotel London Gatwick Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Caterplus At Anchor - Lanehurst Gardens Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
Questions about The Play Pocket
What is The Play Pocket's food hygiene rating?
The Play Pocket has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Crawley Council on 14 May 2025.
Is The Play Pocket 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 The Play Pocket last inspected?
The Play Pocket was last inspected on 14 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Crawley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Play Pocket?
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 The Play Pocket compare to other places in Crawley?
90% of the 826 rated food businesses in Crawley hold the top rating of 5, and The Play Pocket is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Crawley Council inspects The Play Pocket 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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