Sense Of Play food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Bexley
Sense Of Play holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 28 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: Unit 3, Howbury House, Thames Road, DA1 4RQ
How it compares in Bexley
In Bexley, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Sense Of Play sits behind roughly 1,154 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,154 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 267 | 17% | ← Sense Of Play | |
| 3 out of 5 | 140 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 150 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Sense Of 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 Sense Of Play, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afishionados Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Beijing Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Booker Wholesale Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2024 |
| Angels Catering And Events Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Aroma Baristas Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2023 |
| Bexley Snap Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Breakfast And After School Clubs At St Paulinus School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Barnehurst Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
Questions about Sense Of Play
What is Sense Of Play's food hygiene rating?
Sense Of Play has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bexley Council on 28 April 2026.
Is Sense Of Play safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sense Of Play last inspected?
Sense Of Play was last inspected on 28 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bexley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sense Of Play?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sense Of Play compare to other places in Bexley?
71% of the 1,616 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, while Sense Of Play holds a 4. 267 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects Sense Of 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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