West Lea School food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Enfield
West Lea School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 9 June 2023, 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: St Marys Parish Centre, Lawrence Road, London, N18 2HP
How it compares in Enfield
In Enfield, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so West Lea School sits behind roughly 1,248 nearby businesses. 21% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,248 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 442 | 21% | ← West Lea School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 227 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 97 | 5% | ||
| 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 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 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 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Angel Place Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2023 |
| Askin Organization Ltd Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Arpino Whoelsale Limited Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Al's Cafe O/s MOT Centre Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
Questions about West Lea School
What is West Lea School's food hygiene rating?
West Lea School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Enfield Council on 9 June 2023.
Is West Lea School 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was West Lea School last inspected?
West Lea School was last inspected on 9 June 2023, 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 "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 West Lea School compare to other places in Enfield?
59% of the 2,114 rated food businesses in Enfield hold the top rating of 5, while West Lea School holds a 4. 442 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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