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Church Hill Junior School food hygiene rating

School/college/university · Barnet

Church Hill 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 4 October 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.

Address: Church Hill Primary School Burlington Rise Barnet, EN4 8NN

How it compares in Barnet

That puts Church Hill Junior 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.

Every rated food business in Barnet
5 out of 5 1,423 60% ← Church Hill Junior School
4 out of 5 574 24%
3 out of 5 226 10%
2 out of 5 84 4%
1 out of 5 44 2%
0 out of 5 3 <1%

A further 513 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 Church Hill 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 Church Hill Junior School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Alexanders Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 9 June 2026
Asil Bistro Kitchen Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 17 February 2026
Aroma Supermarket Retailers - other 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 20 September 2025
All Saints Church Of England Primary School School/college/university 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 28 November 2025
Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 31 May 2022
Aark Cigars & Wines Retailers - other 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 6 December 2023
Bayleaf Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 29 August 2025
Boots Retailers - other 0.8 miles away 5 - Very good 24 November 2022

Questions about Church Hill Junior School

What is Church Hill Junior School's food hygiene rating?

Church Hill Junior School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnet Council on 4 October 2022.

Is Church Hill 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 Church Hill Junior School last inspected?

Church Hill Junior School was last inspected on 4 October 2022, more than 3 years 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 Church Hill 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 Church Hill Junior School compare to other places in Barnet?

60% of the 2,354 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, and Church Hill Junior School is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Barnet Council inspects Church Hill 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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