John Ball Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Lewisham
John Ball Primary 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 3 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Southvale Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 0TP
How it compares in Lewisham
That puts John Ball Primary School among the 1,249 places in Lewisham holding top marks, 62% 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 | 1,249 | 62% | ← John Ball Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 457 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 236 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 35 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 449 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 John Ball Primary 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 John Ball Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age Exchange Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Arts Kitchen London Other catering premises | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2022 |
| Accent Caterng Services Ltd School/college/university | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| At Home Gift Shop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2023 |
| A Touch of Class Caribbean Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Allwines Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| 3A Chinese Medicine Centre Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Antonio Cafe and Restuarant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
Questions about John Ball Primary School
What is John Ball Primary School's food hygiene rating?
John Ball Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewisham Council on 3 December 2024.
Is John Ball Primary 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 John Ball Primary School last inspected?
John Ball Primary School was last inspected on 3 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lewisham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at John Ball Primary School?
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 John Ball Primary School compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, and John Ball Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects John Ball Primary 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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