Samuel Rhodes MLD School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Islington
Samuel Rhodes MLD 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 14 May 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Samuel Rhodes MLD School, Samuel Rhodes School, 11 Highbury New Park, N5 2EG
How it compares in Islington
That puts Samuel Rhodes MLD School among the 1,536 places in Islington holding top marks, 64% 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 | 1,536 | 64% | ← Samuel Rhodes MLD School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 470 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 265 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 179 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 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 Samuel Rhodes MLD 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 Samuel Rhodes MLD School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Floor Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| 01Adana Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Academic Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Aberdeen Park Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| 91 Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2025 |
| Abla Dalston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Acqua 7 Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2022 |
| 13th Floor Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2022 |
Questions about Samuel Rhodes MLD School
What is Samuel Rhodes MLD School's food hygiene rating?
Samuel Rhodes MLD School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Islington Council on 14 May 2025.
Is Samuel Rhodes MLD 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 Samuel Rhodes MLD School last inspected?
Samuel Rhodes MLD School was last inspected on 14 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Islington Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Samuel Rhodes MLD School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Samuel Rhodes MLD School compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, and Samuel Rhodes MLD School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Samuel Rhodes MLD 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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