West Lea School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Enfield
West Lea School holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The school kitchen met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 21 September 2022, more than 3 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: Land, Garfield School, Springfield Road
How it compares in Enfield
In Enfield, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so West Lea School sits behind roughly 1,692 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,252 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 440 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 226 | 11% | ← West Lea School | |
| 2 out of 5 | 95 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 93 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 260 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 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 West Lea 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 West Lea School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Aldi Store Retailers - other | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| Arnos Grove Food Centre Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Annie and Co Nursery and Forest Sch School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Apple Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Accent Catering @ Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Amici Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
Questions about West Lea School
What is West Lea School's food hygiene rating?
West Lea School has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Enfield Council on 21 September 2022.
Is West Lea School safe to eat at?
A 3 means the school kitchen met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was West Lea School last inspected?
West Lea School was last inspected on 21 September 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Enfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at West Lea School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 West Lea School compare to other places in Enfield?
59% of the 2,113 rated food businesses in Enfield hold the top rating of 5, while West Lea School holds a 3. 226 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Enfield Council inspects West Lea 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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