Stay 'n' Play food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Maidstone
Stay 'n' 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
This is a fresh result: Stay 'n' Play was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: South Borough Cp School, Stagshaw Close, Maidstone, ME15 6TL
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Stay 'n' Play among the 1,136 places in Maidstone holding top marks, 82% 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 | 1,136 | 82% | ← Stay 'n' Play | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 165 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 61 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 65 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 Stay 'n' 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 Stay 'n' Play, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club At South Borough CP School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2017 |
| +Lewis's Fish And Grill Chip & Wing Takeaway/sandwich shop | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Betsy Clara Nursing Home Caring Premises | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Azuro Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Busy Bees Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Britannia Meze Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Best Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Adventure Park (Maidstone Leisure Trust) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2023 |
Questions about Stay 'n' Play
What is Stay 'n' Play's food hygiene rating?
Stay 'n' Play has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 3 June 2026.
Is Stay 'n' 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 Stay 'n' Play last inspected?
Stay 'n' Play was last inspected on 3 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maidstone Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Stay 'n' 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 Stay 'n' Play compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Stay 'n' Play is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Stay 'n' 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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