BD Together food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Barking and Dagenham
BD Together 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 15 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: B&D Together Dorothy Barley Academy, Ivinghoe Road, RM8 2NB
How it compares in Barking and Dagenham
That puts BD Together among the 657 places in Barking and Dagenham holding top marks, 55% 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 | 657 | 55% | ← BD Together | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 275 | 23% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 BD Together 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 BD Together, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barking Sportshouse & Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Adom Trading Ltd T/A Amazing Grace Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Barking Abbey Comprehensive Upper School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Abbey Kebab & Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2024 |
| Ashbourne Day Nurseries School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| B & C Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2023 |
| Aafio Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2023 |
| Barking Community Hospital Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
Questions about BD Together
What is BD Together's food hygiene rating?
BD Together has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barking and Dagenham Council on 15 January 2026.
Is BD Together 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 BD Together last inspected?
BD Together was last inspected on 15 January 2026, 5 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 BD Together?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 BD Together 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, and BD Together is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barking and Dagenham Council inspects BD Together 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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