Friern Barnet School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Barnet
Friern Barnet 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 11 December 2025, 7 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: Friern Barnet School Hemington Avenue London, N11 3LS
How it compares in Barnet
That puts Friern Barnet 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% | ← Friern Barnet 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
- 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 Friern Barnet 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 Friern Barnet School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Day Nursery Caring Premises | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Aldi Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| Arnos Grove Food Centre Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Acacia Lodge Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Academy 4 Kids Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Amores Oriental Mart Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| AM 2 PM Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
Questions about Friern Barnet School
What is Friern Barnet School's food hygiene rating?
Friern Barnet School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnet Council on 11 December 2025.
Is Friern Barnet 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 Friern Barnet School last inspected?
Friern Barnet School was last inspected on 11 December 2025, 7 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 Friern Barnet 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 Friern Barnet School compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,354 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, and Friern Barnet School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects Friern Barnet 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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