Play Barn
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Play Barn is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at Kingston Maurward Agricultural College, Kingston Maurward, Dorset, DT2 8PY, in the Dorset local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 11 June 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Dorset oversees 5,071 registered food businesses, of which 78% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Dorset is 4.9 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Location
Nearby Businesses
- KINGSTON MAURWARD COLLEGE 5
- The Cellar Bar 5
- The Estate Shop Exempt
- Rachelles Exempt
- KEEPERS COTTAGE Exempt
- KJ Jackets AwaitingInspection
- DORCHESTER YOUTH & COMMUNITY CENTRE Exempt
- ONE STOP CONVENIENCE STORE LTD 5
- UNDER THE GREENWOOD TREE CAFE 5
- TRUMPET MAJOR 5
Related Pages
FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Play Barn?
Play Barn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Dorset.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Play Barn last inspected?
Play Barn was last inspected on 2025-06-11. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Play Barn located?
Play Barn is located at Kingston Maurward Agricultural College, Kingston Maurward, Dorset , DT2 8PY, in the Dorset local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the DT2 postcode area.