The Cafe food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Enfield
The Cafe 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 12 December 2024, 18 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: Capel Manor College, Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield, EN1 4RQ
How it compares in Enfield
In Enfield, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so The Cafe sits behind roughly 1,248 nearby businesses. 21% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,248 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 442 | 21% | ← The Cafe | |
| 3 out of 5 | 227 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 97 | 5% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Cafe 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 The Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Aspen Services Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Breakfast Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Avon Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Bridge Food & Drink Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Aspen Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
Questions about The Cafe
What is The Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Enfield Council on 12 December 2024.
Is The Cafe 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 The Cafe last inspected?
The Cafe was last inspected on 12 December 2024, 18 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 The Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cafe compare to other places in Enfield?
59% of the 2,114 rated food businesses in Enfield hold the top rating of 5, while The Cafe holds a 4. 442 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Enfield Council inspects The Cafe 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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