Ben Jonson Primary School Kitchen food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Tower Hamlets
Ben Jonson Primary School Kitchen holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the school kitchen and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This rating dates from 4 December 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Ben Jonson Primary School, Harford Street, London, E1 4PZ
How it compares in Tower Hamlets
A 1 is rare: only 62 of 2,846 rated places in Tower Hamlets score this low, about one in 46. By contrast 72% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,059 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 460 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 175 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 62 | 2% | ← Ben Jonson Primary School Kitchen | |
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 311 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 Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Ben Jonson Primary School Kitchen the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ben Jonson Primary School Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmeds News Retailers - other | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Afrikana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| 450 Degrees Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| 13Express Roman Rd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| 'Ello Bagel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Al Aksa Services Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Ahmed Grocery Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Akdeniz Artisan Bakery Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
Questions about Ben Jonson Primary School Kitchen
What is Ben Jonson Primary School Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Ben Jonson Primary School Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Tower Hamlets Council on 4 December 2025.
Is Ben Jonson Primary School Kitchen safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The school kitchen is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Ben Jonson Primary School Kitchen last inspected?
Ben Jonson Primary School Kitchen was last inspected on 4 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tower Hamlets Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ben Jonson Primary School Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ben Jonson Primary School Kitchen compare to other places in Tower Hamlets?
72% of the 2,846 rated food businesses in Tower Hamlets hold the top rating of 5, while Ben Jonson Primary School Kitchen holds a 1. 62 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tower Hamlets Council inspects Ben Jonson Primary School Kitchen 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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We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Tower Hamlets, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
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