Friends at Play food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Buckinghamshire
Friends at 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 29 April 2026, 2 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: Hughenden Primary School, Spring Valley Drive, Hughenden Valley, HP14 4LR
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Friends at Play among the 3,235 places in Buckinghamshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 3,235 | 81% | ← Friends at Play | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 529 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 604 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Friends at 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 Friends at Play, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Ami Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Campbells Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Great Kingshill Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2009 |
| Flower Pots Day Nursery Prestwood Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2023 |
| Bricklayers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Chiltern Hills Montessori Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2023 |
| Chartwells at The Downley School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Chiltern Hills Montessori Nursery School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
Questions about Friends at Play
What is Friends at Play's food hygiene rating?
Friends at Play has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 29 April 2026.
Is Friends at 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 Friends at Play last inspected?
Friends at Play was last inspected on 29 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Friends at Play?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Friends at Play compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,008 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Friends at Play is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Friends at 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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