Fountain Montessori Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Barnet
Fountain Montessori Pre-School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Edgware Parish Hall Rectory Lane Edgware, HA8 7LG
How it compares in Barnet
That puts Fountain Montessori Pre-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% | ← Fountain Montessori Pre-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 Very 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 Fountain Montessori Pre-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 Fountain Montessori Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABC Kidz Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2022 |
| At Nanas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Baskin Robbins Takeaway/sandwich shop | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2022 |
| Amaretto Ristorante & Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Basar Retailers - other | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Aviv Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Alcohol Delivery 24x7 / 24x7 Alcohol, Vape, cigarettes Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Aroma Caterers Ltd @ School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about Fountain Montessori Pre-School
What is Fountain Montessori Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Fountain Montessori Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnet Council on 12 September 2024.
Is Fountain Montessori Pre-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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fountain Montessori Pre-School last inspected?
Fountain Montessori Pre-School was last inspected on 12 September 2024, 21 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 Fountain Montessori Pre-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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fountain Montessori Pre-School compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,354 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, and Fountain Montessori Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects Fountain Montessori Pre-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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