Hospitals - Childcare - Caring Premises

Food Hygiene Rating for Play-a-loud

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Play-a-loud is located in the town of Hitchin.

Rating: 4 - GoodLast inspected: Mon 29 Sep 2025SG4 9RDfhrs

Good

Location

Address

St Andrews C Of E Primary School Benslow Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire

HITCHIN SG4

Local authority

north-hertfordshire

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Inspection details

Food Hygiene & Safety Procedures

Generally Satisfactory (10)

Some non-compliance with legal requirements and industry codes of practice. Premises in the top 50%. Standards are being maintained or improved.

Structural Compliance

Good (5)

High standard of compliance with legal requirements and industry codes of practice. Some minor contraventions or non-compliance.

Confidence in Management

Good (5)

Reasonable record of compliance. Satisfactory documented Food Safety Management System.

Overall food hygiene rating: 4 - Good
Date of last inspection: 29 September 2025
FHRS ID: 961532
Business type: Hospitals - Childcare - Caring Premises
Business name: Play-a-loud
Address: St Andrews C Of E Primary School Benslow Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire
Responsible local authority: north-hertfordshire

Data sourced from the Food Standards Agency.

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