St John The Baptist food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Barnet
St John The Baptist holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 May 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: St John The Baptist Church Wood Street Barnet, EN5 4BW
How it compares in Barnet
That puts St John The Baptist 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% | ← St John The Baptist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 St John The Baptist 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 St John The Baptist, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnet Grange Care Home Caring Premises | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Abbey Ravenscroft Park Nursing Home Caring Premises | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Cake Box Retailers - other | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Cafe Du Nord Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Cha Wan Jia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2024 |
| Chit Chaat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Corner Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
Questions about St John The Baptist
What is St John The Baptist's food hygiene rating?
St John The Baptist has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnet Council on 18 May 2022.
Is St John The Baptist 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St John The Baptist last inspected?
St John The Baptist was last inspected on 18 May 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 St John The Baptist?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St John The Baptist compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,354 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, and St John The Baptist is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects St John The Baptist 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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