Farm Work Play food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Swale
Farm Work Play 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 24 February 2025, 16 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: Monkshill Farm, Monkshill Road, Hernhill, ME13 9EH
How it compares in Swale
That puts Farm Work Play 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% | ← Farm Work Play | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Farm Work Play 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 Farm Work Play, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monkshill Micro Butchery Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2023 |
| The View @ Monkshill Farm Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Jeannette's Mobile caterer | at this address | 4 - Good | 16 October 2025 |
| Bessborough Farm Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2018 |
| Hernhill Football Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2025 |
| Chartwells At Graveney County Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
Questions about Farm Work Play
What is Farm Work Play's food hygiene rating?
Farm Work Play has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 24 February 2025.
Is Farm Work Play 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 Farm Work Play last inspected?
Farm Work Play was last inspected on 24 February 2025, 16 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 Farm Work Play?
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 Farm Work Play compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Farm Work Play is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Farm Work Play 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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