Play Aloud food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Hertfordshire
Play Aloud 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 10 December 2015, more than 10 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: Pirton Village Hall High Street, Pirton, SG5 3PS
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Play Aloud 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% | ← Play Aloud | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Play Aloud 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 Play Aloud, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mojoe’s Caribbean Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Holwell Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2005 |
| Bamboo Tree Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Holme Farm Manufacturers/packers | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2018 |
| Dan's Van Mobile caterer | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| African Caribbean Seniors & Carers Luncheon Club Caring Premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Letchworth Foodbank Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2024 |
| Mount Pleasant Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
Questions about Play Aloud
What is Play Aloud's food hygiene rating?
Play Aloud has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 10 December 2015.
Is Play Aloud 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 Play Aloud last inspected?
Play Aloud was last inspected on 10 December 2015, more than 10 years 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 Play Aloud?
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 Play Aloud 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 Play Aloud is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Play Aloud 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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