Food Bank food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Enfield
Food Bank 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 29 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: Main Building, West Lea Special School, Haselbury Road, N9 9TU
How it compares in Enfield
That puts Food Bank among the 1,248 places in Enfield holding top marks, 59% 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 | 1,248 | 59% | ← Food Bank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 442 | 21% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrews Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2025 |
| A.P.S. Meats Ltd Retailers - other | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Arthur Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Aspen Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Angel Place Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
Questions about Food Bank
What is Food Bank's food hygiene rating?
Food Bank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Enfield Council on 29 September 2023.
Is Food Bank 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 Food Bank last inspected?
Food Bank was last inspected on 29 September 2023, more than 2 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 Food Bank?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 compare to other places in Enfield?
59% of the 2,114 rated food businesses in Enfield hold the top rating of 5, and Food Bank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Enfield Council inspects Food Bank 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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