Ark Education Centre food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Redbridge
Ark Education Centre 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
This is a fresh result: Ark Education Centre was inspected on 4 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
82% of rated food businesses in Redbridge score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Redbridge ratings →
Address: Unit 2 Kensway House, 388 High Road, IG1 1TL
How this rating has changed
Ark Education Centre was re-inspected on 4 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 4 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Redbridge
That puts Ark Education Centre among the 1,200 places in Redbridge holding top marks, 67% 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 | 1,200 | 67% | ← Ark Education Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 267 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 209 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 34 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 90 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 354 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 Ark Education Centre 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 Ark Education Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANP Pharma (London) Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Arabian Lounge trading as AL’s Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Al Falah Halal Meats Retailers - other | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Al Qasr Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| 553 London Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Al-Falah Sunflower Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Adana Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Afrikana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
Questions about Ark Education Centre
What is Ark Education Centre's food hygiene rating?
Ark Education Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redbridge Council on 4 August 2026.
Is Ark Education Centre 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 Ark Education Centre last inspected?
Ark Education Centre was last inspected on 4 August 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ark Education Centre?
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 Ark Education Centre compare to other places in Redbridge?
67% of the 1,804 rated food businesses in Redbridge hold the top rating of 5, and Ark Education Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redbridge Council inspects Ark Education Centre 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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Understanding this rating
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.redbridge.gov.uk/
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