Playtime Preschool food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Barnet
Playtime Preschool holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 October 2022, more than 3 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: Gordon Hall 1 Huntly Drive London, N3 1NX
How it compares in Barnet
That puts Playtime Preschool among the 1,423 places in Barnet holding top marks, 60% 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 | 1,423 | 60% | ← Playtime Preschool | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 574 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 226 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 84 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 513 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 Playtime Preschool 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 Playtime Preschool, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A - Z Grocers Retailers - other | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Annie's Freehouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2021 |
| Basilico Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| B Green Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2022 |
| Betty's Bike Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Baytree Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Bluebelles Of Portobello Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Atariya Foods Finchley Shop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
Questions about Playtime Preschool
What is Playtime Preschool's food hygiene rating?
Playtime Preschool has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnet Council on 6 October 2022.
Is Playtime Preschool 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Playtime Preschool last inspected?
Playtime Preschool was last inspected on 6 October 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnet Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Playtime Preschool?
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 Playtime Preschool compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,354 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, and Playtime Preschool is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects Playtime Preschool 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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