Playfield Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Barnet
Playfield Nursery 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 24 April 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: St Alphage Church Hall Playfield Road Edgware, HA8 0DF
How it compares in Barnet
That puts Playfield Nursery 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% | ← Playfield Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Playfield Nursery 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 Playfield Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnfield Primary School School/college/university | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Aksu Food Centre Retailers - other | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Algarve Retailers - other | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Alkis Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Aryana Fish And Meat Market Retailers - other | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| A5 pizza & chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Annunciation Church Other catering premises | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2022 |
| Annunciation RC Infant School School/college/university | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
Questions about Playfield Nursery
What is Playfield Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Playfield Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnet Council on 24 April 2026.
Is Playfield Nursery 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 Playfield Nursery last inspected?
Playfield Nursery was last inspected on 24 April 2026, 2 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 Playfield Nursery?
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 Playfield Nursery compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,354 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, and Playfield Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects Playfield Nursery 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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