Barnes Junior School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Sunderland
Barnes Junior 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 23 September 2025, 9 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: Headteacher, Barnes Junior School, Mount Road, SR4 7QF
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Barnes Junior School among the 1,634 places in Sunderland holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,634 | 84% | ← Barnes Junior School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 192 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 366 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 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 Barnes Junior 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 Barnes Junior School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Infant Academy School/college/university | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Barnes Junior Wraparound Care School/college/university | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Bede Campus, Sunderland College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Apple Blossom Day Nursery - Durham Road Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Barnes Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Authenticfoodsandmore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2020 |
| Barbara Priestman Academy - School Kitchen & Cafe School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about Barnes Junior School
What is Barnes Junior School's food hygiene rating?
Barnes Junior School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 23 September 2025.
Is Barnes Junior 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 Barnes Junior School last inspected?
Barnes Junior School was last inspected on 23 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sunderland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Barnes Junior 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Barnes Junior School compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,945 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Barnes Junior School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Barnes Junior 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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