Northgate School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Barnet
Northgate School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen 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 7 March 2024, 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: Edgware Community Hospital Burnt Oak Broadway Edgware, HA8 0AD
How it compares in Barnet
In Barnet, 60% of rated places manage a 5, so Northgate School sits behind roughly 1,423 nearby businesses. 24% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,423 | 60% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 574 | 24% | ← Northgate School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 226 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 84 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 513 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 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 Northgate 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 Northgate School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma Bakerky Other catering premises | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Appletree Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Aryana Fish And Meat Market Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Aksu Food Centre Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| A5 pizza & chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Alcohol Delivery 24x7 / 24x7 Alcohol, Vape, cigarettes Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Barnfield Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Aviv Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
Questions about Northgate School
What is Northgate School's food hygiene rating?
Northgate School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Barnet Council on 7 March 2024.
Is Northgate 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 school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Northgate School last inspected?
Northgate School was last inspected on 7 March 2024, more than 2 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 Northgate 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Northgate School compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,354 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, while Northgate School holds a 4. 574 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects Northgate 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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