Aspens Services at Barclay's Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Waltham Forest
Aspens Services at Barclay's Primary School 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 21 January 2026, 5 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: Chestnuts House 398 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, E17 9AA
How it compares in Waltham Forest
That puts Aspens Services at Barclay's Primary School among the 949 places in Waltham Forest holding top marks, 51% 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 | 949 | 51% | ← Aspens Services at Barclay's Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 427 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 267 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 131 | 7% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 61 | 3% |
A further 131 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 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 Aspens Services at Barclay's Primary 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 Aspens Services at Barclay's Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arfan Supermarket Retailers - other | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Aspens at Thomas Gamuel Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Albany Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Alytus Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 December 2024 |
| Aspens Services Ltd at Sybourn Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Afrobbean Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd at Barclay Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
Questions about Aspens Services at Barclay's Primary School
What is Aspens Services at Barclay's Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Aspens Services at Barclay's Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Waltham Forest Council on 21 January 2026.
Is Aspens Services at Barclay's Primary 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Aspens Services at Barclay's Primary School last inspected?
Aspens Services at Barclay's Primary School was last inspected on 21 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Waltham Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Aspens Services at Barclay's Primary School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Aspens Services at Barclay's Primary School compare to other places in Waltham Forest?
51% of the 1,865 rated food businesses in Waltham Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Aspens Services at Barclay's Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Waltham Forest Council inspects Aspens Services at Barclay's Primary 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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