In house catering john donne primary school food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Southwark
In house catering john donne primary 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 13 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: John Donne Primary School, Woods Road, SE15 2SW
How it compares in Southwark
That puts In house catering john donne primary school among the 2,138 places in Southwark holding top marks, 72% 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 | 2,138 | 72% | ← In house catering john donne primary school | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 226 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 251 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 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 In house catering john donne primary 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 In house catering john donne primary school, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agincare Caring Premises | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Agrobeso Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Abbeville cafe & bites Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2022 |
| A family convenience store uk ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Aldi stores limited Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
| Afrikiko restaurant and night club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| 081 pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Alanya Steak & Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about In house catering john donne primary school
What is In house catering john donne primary school's food hygiene rating?
In house catering john donne primary school has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southwark Council on 13 May 2025.
Is In house catering john donne primary 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 In house catering john donne primary school last inspected?
In house catering john donne primary school was last inspected on 13 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southwark Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at In house catering john donne primary school?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 In house catering john donne primary school compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, and In house catering john donne primary school is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects In house catering john donne primary 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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