William Ellis Secondary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Camden
William Ellis Secondary 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 10 January 2025, 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: William Ellis School, Highgate Road, NW5 1RN
How it compares in Camden
That puts William Ellis Secondary School among the 1,993 places in Camden 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 | 1,993 | 59% | ← William Ellis Secondary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 654 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 457 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 127 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 90 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 52 | 2% |
A further 924 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 William Ellis Secondary 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 William Ellis Secondary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Parco Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Aces and Eights Saloon Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| After School Club@St John's C of E School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| 68 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Air Studios Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2023 |
| Abbey Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
Questions about William Ellis Secondary School
What is William Ellis Secondary School's food hygiene rating?
William Ellis Secondary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Camden Council on 10 January 2025.
Is William Ellis Secondary 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 William Ellis Secondary School last inspected?
William Ellis Secondary School was last inspected on 10 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Camden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at William Ellis Secondary School?
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 William Ellis Secondary School compare to other places in Camden?
59% of the 3,373 rated food businesses in Camden hold the top rating of 5, and William Ellis Secondary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Camden Council inspects William Ellis Secondary 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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