The Bowles Tea Room food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Enfield
The Bowles Tea Room holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 July 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: Myddelton House, Bulls Cross, Enfield, EN2 9HG
How it compares in Enfield
That puts The Bowles Tea Room 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% | ← The Bowles Tea Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bowles Tea Room 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 Bowles Tea Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Bridge Food & Drink Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Aspen Services Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Breakfast Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Attigo Academy Trust C/O Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Avon Lodge Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
Questions about The Bowles Tea Room
What is The Bowles Tea Room's food hygiene rating?
The Bowles Tea Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Enfield Council on 11 July 2024.
Is The Bowles Tea Room 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bowles Tea Room last inspected?
The Bowles Tea Room was last inspected on 11 July 2024, more than 2 years 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 Bowles Tea Room?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bowles Tea Room compare to other places in Enfield?
59% of the 2,113 rated food businesses in Enfield hold the top rating of 5, and The Bowles Tea Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Enfield Council inspects The Bowles Tea Room 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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