Food Bank Lea Valley Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Enfield
Food Bank Lea Valley Academy 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 30 September 2025, 9 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: Main Building, Lea Valley High School, Bullsmoor Lane, EN3 6TW
How it compares in Enfield
That puts Food Bank Lea Valley Academy among the 1,252 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 | 1,252 | 59% | ← Food Bank Lea Valley Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 440 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 226 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 95 | 4% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Lea Valley Academy 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 Lea Valley Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avon Lodge Caring Premises | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Atalian World Servest Co C/O Tescodot.com Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Aspen Services Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Breakfast Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Aspen Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2023 |
| B & G Afro Caribbean Food Specialist Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
| Bsherie African Mart Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
Questions about Food Bank Lea Valley Academy
What is Food Bank Lea Valley Academy's food hygiene rating?
Food Bank Lea Valley Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Enfield Council on 30 September 2025.
Is Food Bank Lea Valley Academy 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 Lea Valley Academy last inspected?
Food Bank Lea Valley Academy was last inspected on 30 September 2025, 9 months 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 Lea Valley Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Food Bank Lea Valley Academy compare to other places in Enfield?
59% of the 2,113 rated food businesses in Enfield hold the top rating of 5, and Food Bank Lea Valley Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Enfield Council inspects Food Bank Lea Valley Academy 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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