Southbank International school food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Camden
Southbank International school holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 24 February 2023, more than 3 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: 16 Netherhall Gardens, NW3 5TH
How it compares in Camden
In Camden, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Southbank International school sits behind roughly 1,993 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,993 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 654 | 19% | ← Southbank International school | |
| 3 out of 5 | 457 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 127 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 90 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 52 | 2% |
A further 924 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Southbank International 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 Southbank International school, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age UK Camden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| 28 Church Row Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2020 |
| Air Studios Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2023 |
| Acol Bridge Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2023 |
| 12TH Street Burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Abbey Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Acol Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
| Abbey Road Groceries Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2024 |
Questions about Southbank International school
What is Southbank International school's food hygiene rating?
Southbank International school has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Camden Council on 24 February 2023.
Is Southbank International school safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Southbank International school last inspected?
Southbank International school was last inspected on 24 February 2023, more than 3 years 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 Southbank International school?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Southbank International school compare to other places in Camden?
59% of the 3,373 rated food businesses in Camden hold the top rating of 5, while Southbank International school holds a 4. 654 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Camden Council inspects Southbank International 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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