Ben Jonson Primary School Kitchen food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Tower Hamlets
Ben Jonson Primary School Kitchen 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: Ben Jonson Primary School Kitchen was inspected on 26 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
88% of rated food businesses in Tower Hamlets score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Tower Hamlets ratings →
Address: Ben Jonson Primary School, Harford Street, London, E1 4PZ
How this rating has changed
Ben Jonson Primary School Kitchen has improved: it was rated 1 before its inspection on 26 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 25 June 2026 | 1 1 | Held |
| 26 August 2026 | 1 5 | Improved |
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 Tower Hamlets
That puts Ben Jonson Primary School Kitchen among the 2,070 places in Tower Hamlets 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 | 2,070 | 72% | ← Ben Jonson Primary School Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 462 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 178 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 92 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 63 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 306 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 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 Ben Jonson Primary School Kitchen 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 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 |
| Ahmed Grocery Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Akdeniz Supermarket Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2026 |
| 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 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tower Hamlets Council on 26 August 2026.
Is Ben Jonson Primary School Kitchen 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 Ben Jonson Primary School Kitchen last inspected?
Ben Jonson Primary School Kitchen was last inspected on 26 August 2026, within the last month. 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 "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 Ben Jonson Primary School Kitchen compare to other places in Tower Hamlets?
72% of the 2,871 rated food businesses in Tower Hamlets hold the top rating of 5, and Ben Jonson Primary School Kitchen is one of them.
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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