Playhouse Play Group food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Stevenage
Playhouse Play Group 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
The rating dates from 26 August 2015, more than 10 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Longmeadow JMI School, Oaks Cross, Stevenage, SG2 8LT
How it compares in Stevenage
That puts Playhouse Play Group among the 467 places in Stevenage holding top marks, 89% 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 | 467 | 89% | ← Playhouse Play Group | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 41 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 166 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 Playhouse Play Group 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 Playhouse Play Group, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Downtown Pizza & Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Days Fish And Chips Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Barnwell School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Co-op Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2019 |
| Farmhouse Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Checkers Afro Caribbean Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Costack Spices Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
Questions about Playhouse Play Group
What is Playhouse Play Group's food hygiene rating?
Playhouse Play Group has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stevenage Council on 26 August 2015.
Is Playhouse Play Group 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 Playhouse Play Group last inspected?
Playhouse Play Group was last inspected on 26 August 2015, more than 10 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stevenage Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Playhouse Play Group?
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 Playhouse Play Group compare to other places in Stevenage?
89% of the 527 rated food businesses in Stevenage hold the top rating of 5, and Playhouse Play Group is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stevenage Council inspects Playhouse Play Group 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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