Playa food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swale
Playa holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 May 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: The Playa, The Leas, Minster-on-Sea, ME12 2NL
How it compares in Swale
That puts Playa among the 989 places in Swale holding top marks, 83% 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 | 989 | 83% | ← Playa | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 40 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 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 Playa 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 Playa, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Island Sands Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Ayyappa Minimart Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Minster Playgroup At The Abbey Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Minster Working Men's Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Banks Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Minster Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
Questions about Playa
What is Playa's food hygiene rating?
Playa has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 8 May 2026.
Is Playa 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Playa last inspected?
Playa was last inspected on 8 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Playa?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Playa compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Playa is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Playa 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Playa is one of 75 rated food businesses in Minster-on-Sea. See every hygiene rating in Minster-on-Sea →
Swale inspects and rates 1,226 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Swale →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.swale.gov.uk
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