West Hendon Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Barnet
West Hendon Pre-School 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 15 June 2022, more than 4 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: St Johns Church Vicarage Road London
How it compares in Barnet
That puts West Hendon Pre-School among the 1,423 places in Barnet holding top marks, 60% 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 | 1,423 | 60% | ← West Hendon Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 574 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 226 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 84 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 513 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 West Hendon Pre-School 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 West Hendon Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abad Supermarket Retailers - other | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Art & Craft CR0 Pub/bar/nightclub | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2019 |
| Babsgrill Other catering premises | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Bai Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Aither Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2025 |
| Auntie Anne's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2025 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2022 |
| AFC Chicken & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2024 |
Questions about West Hendon Pre-School
What is West Hendon Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
West Hendon Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnet Council on 15 June 2022.
Is West Hendon Pre-School 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 West Hendon Pre-School last inspected?
West Hendon Pre-School was last inspected on 15 June 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnet Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at West Hendon Pre-School?
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 West Hendon Pre-School compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,354 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, and West Hendon Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects West Hendon Pre-School 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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