Barking and Dagenham College food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Barking and Dagenham
Barking and Dagenham College 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 10 December 2025, 7 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: Dagenham Road, RM7 0XU
How it compares in Barking and Dagenham
In Barking and Dagenham, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so Barking and Dagenham College sits behind roughly 657 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 657 | 55% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 275 | 23% | ← Barking and Dagenham College | |
| 3 out of 5 | 164 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 71 | 6% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 249 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Barking and Dagenham College 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 Barking and Dagenham College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barking & Dagenham College School/college/university | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Andy's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| B&M Bargains Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| Beech Court Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| BE Heard AS One Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Ava Grill & Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Angel Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
Questions about Barking and Dagenham College
What is Barking and Dagenham College's food hygiene rating?
Barking and Dagenham College has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Barking and Dagenham Council on 10 December 2025.
Is Barking and Dagenham College 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 Barking and Dagenham College last inspected?
Barking and Dagenham College was last inspected on 10 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barking and Dagenham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Barking and Dagenham College?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Barking and Dagenham College compare to other places in Barking and Dagenham?
55% of the 1,197 rated food businesses in Barking and Dagenham hold the top rating of 5, while Barking and Dagenham College holds a 4. 275 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barking and Dagenham Council inspects Barking and Dagenham College 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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