Play Haven Soft Play food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Somerset
Play Haven Soft Play 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 10 March 2026, 4 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: 3 Tail Mill Lane, Merriott, TA16 5PF
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Play Haven Soft Play among the 4,827 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 4,827 | 88% | ← Play Haven Soft Play | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 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 Haven Soft 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 Play Haven Soft Play, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Farm Farm Shop and Egg Packer Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Merriott Social Venue Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Budgens Merriott Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2022 |
| Country Plate Catering Ltd Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| The Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| The New Careford Lodge Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Moorlands Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| ARK Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
Questions about Play Haven Soft Play
What is Play Haven Soft Play's food hygiene rating?
Play Haven Soft Play has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 10 March 2026.
Is Play Haven Soft 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Play Haven Soft Play last inspected?
Play Haven Soft Play was last inspected on 10 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Play Haven Soft 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Play Haven Soft Play compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Play Haven Soft Play is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Play Haven Soft 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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