Livingstone School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Barnet
Livingstone 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 25 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: Livingstone Primary School Baring Road Barnet, EN4 9BU
How it compares in Barnet
That puts Livingstone School among the 1,423 places in Barnet holding top marks, 60% 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 | 1,423 | 60% | ← Livingstone School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 574 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 225 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 84 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 514 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 Very 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 Livingstone 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 Livingstone School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Caretech Community Services Caring Premises | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2022 |
| Cater Link Ltd At JCoSS School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Barnet Turkish Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Bodens Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2022 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2022 |
| Cedars Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Barnet Synagogue Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2022 |
Questions about Livingstone School
What is Livingstone School's food hygiene rating?
Livingstone School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnet Council on 25 September 2025.
Is Livingstone 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 Livingstone School last inspected?
Livingstone School was last inspected on 25 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnet Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Livingstone School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Livingstone School compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,353 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, and Livingstone School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects Livingstone 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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