The Totteridge Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Barnet
The Totteridge 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 6 February 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: The Totteridge Academy Barnet Lane London, N20 8AZ
How it compares in Barnet
That puts The Totteridge Academy 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% | ← The Totteridge Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Totteridge 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 The Totteridge Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Pioneer Academy School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Cafe Calla Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| BP Odeon SF Connect Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
| Barnet Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Bells Hill Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2026 |
| Belfield Montessori Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Bright Little Stars Nursery School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Barnet Grange Care Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about The Totteridge Academy
What is The Totteridge Academy's food hygiene rating?
The Totteridge Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnet Council on 6 February 2026.
Is The Totteridge 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 The Totteridge Academy last inspected?
The Totteridge Academy was last inspected on 6 February 2026, 5 months 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 The Totteridge Academy?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Totteridge Academy compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,354 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, and The Totteridge Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects The Totteridge 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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