Watling Park School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Barnet
Watling Park 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 28 September 2023, more than 2 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: 2 Pavilion Way Edgware, HA8 9YR
How it compares in Barnet
That puts Watling Park School 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% | ← Watling Park School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Watling Park 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 Watling Park School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma Bakerky Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Aksu Food Centre Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Appletree Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Aryana Fish And Meat Market Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Barnfield Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| A5 pizza & chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Annunciation Church Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2022 |
| Annunciation RC Infant School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
Questions about Watling Park School
What is Watling Park School's food hygiene rating?
Watling Park School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnet Council on 28 September 2023.
Is Watling Park 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 Watling Park School last inspected?
Watling Park School was last inspected on 28 September 2023, more than 2 years 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 Watling Park 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 Watling Park School compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,354 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, and Watling Park School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects Watling Park 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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