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Christopher Hatton Primary food hygiene rating

School/college/university · Camden

Christopher Hatton Primary 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 21 October 2025, 8 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: Christopher Hatton Primary Sch, 38 Laystall Street, EC1R 4PQ

How it compares in Camden

That puts Christopher Hatton Primary 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.

Every rated food business in Camden
5 out of 5 1,993 59% ← Christopher Hatton Primary
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

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 Christopher Hatton Primary 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 Christopher Hatton Primary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
1a Children's Centre Caring Premises 61 yards away 5 - Very good 8 November 2024
3rd Generation Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 4 February 2022
42 Holborn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 25 January 2024
21 West Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 23 February 2025
56 WS Wine Bar & Shop Pub/bar/nightclub 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 22 November 2022
1930 Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 30 June 2026
Abeno Okonomi-yaki Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 30 April 2026
1 Rebel Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 4 June 2025

Questions about Christopher Hatton Primary

What is Christopher Hatton Primary's food hygiene rating?

Christopher Hatton Primary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Camden Council on 21 October 2025.

Is Christopher Hatton Primary 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 Christopher Hatton Primary last inspected?

Christopher Hatton Primary was last inspected on 21 October 2025, 8 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 Christopher Hatton Primary?

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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.

How does Christopher Hatton Primary compare to other places in Camden?

59% of the 3,373 rated food businesses in Camden hold the top rating of 5, and Christopher Hatton Primary is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Camden Council inspects Christopher Hatton Primary 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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