Fair Play ASHC food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Hertfordshire
Fair Play ASHC 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 4 November 2025, 8 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: Icknield Walk First School Poplar Close, Royston, SG8 7EZ
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Fair Play ASHC among the 789 places in North Hertfordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 789 | 78% | ← Fair Play ASHC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Fair Play ASHC 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 Fair Play ASHC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Icknield Walk First School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Gerry's Refreshments Mobile caterer | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2026 |
| Royston Town F.C. Pub/bar/nightclub | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2026 |
| King James Academy School/college/university | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| St Marys Rc JMI School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Kindred Newmarket Road Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Melwood Grange Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Fair Play After School Club Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
Questions about Fair Play ASHC
What is Fair Play ASHC's food hygiene rating?
Fair Play ASHC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 4 November 2025.
Is Fair Play ASHC 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 Fair Play ASHC last inspected?
Fair Play ASHC was last inspected on 4 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fair Play ASHC?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fair Play ASHC compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Fair Play ASHC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Fair Play ASHC 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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