St Mary's Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Barnet
St Mary's Playgroup 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 22 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: St Mary At Finchley Church Hall Hendon Lane London, N3 1TR
How it compares in Barnet
That puts St Mary's Playgroup 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% | ← St Mary's Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 St Mary's Playgroup 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 St Mary's Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avenue House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| 93ºC Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Basilico Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| B Green Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2022 |
| Aarandale Manor Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Annie's Freehouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2021 |
| A - Z Grocers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Atariya Foods Golders Green Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
Questions about St Mary's Playgroup
What is St Mary's Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
St Mary's Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnet Council on 22 July 2024.
Is St Mary's Playgroup 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 St Mary's Playgroup last inspected?
St Mary's Playgroup was last inspected on 22 July 2024, 23 months 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 St Mary's Playgroup?
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 St Mary's Playgroup compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,354 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, and St Mary's Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects St Mary's Playgroup 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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