King's Cross Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Camden
King's Cross Academy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 May 2025, 14 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: 4 Wollstonecraft Street, N1C 4BT
How it compares in Camden
That puts King's Cross Academy among the 1,989 places in Camden holding top marks, 59% 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 | 1,989 | 59% | ← King's Cross Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 657 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 457 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 127 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 93 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 55 | 2% |
A further 919 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 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 King's Cross Academy 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 King's Cross Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 320 Cale Off Licence & Post Office Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2017 |
| 24 Hour Food and Wine Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2015 |
| 2Northdown Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2018 |
| 10th Floor at The Standard Hotel Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2022 |
| 1 Rebel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| 3 Locks Brewery Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2023 |
| 103 Parkway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| 45 White Lion Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2022 |
Questions about King's Cross Academy
What is King's Cross Academy's food hygiene rating?
King's Cross Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Camden Council on 9 May 2025.
Is King's Cross Academy 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was King's Cross Academy last inspected?
King's Cross Academy was last inspected on 9 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Camden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at King's Cross Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does King's Cross Academy compare to other places in Camden?
59% of the 3,378 rated food businesses in Camden hold the top rating of 5, and King's Cross Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Camden Council inspects King's Cross Academy 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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