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Hampstead Garden Suburb Synagogue food hygiene rating

Other catering premises · Barnet

Hampstead Garden Suburb Synagogue holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.

The rating: 5 - Very good

The rating dates from 24 February 2022, more than 4 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: Hampstead Garden Suburb Synagogue Norrice Lea London, N2 0RE

How it compares in Barnet

That puts Hampstead Garden Suburb Synagogue 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% ← Hampstead Garden Suburb Synagogue
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

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 Hampstead Garden Suburb Synagogue 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 Hampstead Garden Suburb Synagogue, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
3R Express Retailers - other 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 23 February 2026
Archer Academy School/college/university 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 17 November 2025
Accent Catering School/college/university 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 14 January 2026
All Saints Church Other catering premises 0.8 miles away 5 - Very good 6 November 2022

Questions about Hampstead Garden Suburb Synagogue

What is Hampstead Garden Suburb Synagogue's food hygiene rating?

Hampstead Garden Suburb Synagogue has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnet Council on 24 February 2022.

Is Hampstead Garden Suburb Synagogue 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.

When was Hampstead Garden Suburb Synagogue last inspected?

Hampstead Garden Suburb Synagogue was last inspected on 24 February 2022, more than 4 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 Hampstead Garden Suburb Synagogue?

The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.

How does Hampstead Garden Suburb Synagogue compare to other places in Barnet?

60% of the 2,353 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, and Hampstead Garden Suburb Synagogue is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Barnet Council inspects Hampstead Garden Suburb Synagogue 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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