Food Bank Aid food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Barnet
Food Bank Aid holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 October 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: Great North Leisure Park Chaplin Square London, N12 0GL
How it compares in Barnet
That puts Food Bank Aid 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% | ← Food Bank Aid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 577 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 224 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 84 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 511 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 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 Food Bank Aid 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 Food Bank Aid, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albanian Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2022 |
| Atariya Foods Finchley Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Baytree Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| AM 2 PM Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
| Amores Oriental Mart Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Arts Depot Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Annie's Freehouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2021 |
| Aldi Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
Questions about Food Bank Aid
What is Food Bank Aid's food hygiene rating?
Food Bank Aid has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnet Council on 17 October 2022.
Is Food Bank Aid 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Food Bank Aid last inspected?
Food Bank Aid was last inspected on 17 October 2022, more than 3 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 Food Bank Aid?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Food Bank Aid compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,356 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, and Food Bank Aid is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects Food Bank Aid 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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Understanding this rating
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