Starlings Nursery food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Barnet
Starlings Nursery 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 28 March 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: Scout Hall York Road Barnet, EN5 1LL
How it compares in Barnet
That puts Starlings Nursery 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% | ← Starlings Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Starlings Nursery 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 Starlings Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnet Synagogue Other catering premises | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2022 |
| Barnet Turkish Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Bodens Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2022 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2022 |
| Aroma Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| Asil Bistro Kitchen Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Cafe No41 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Belfield Montessori Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
Questions about Starlings Nursery
What is Starlings Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Starlings Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnet Council on 28 March 2022.
Is Starlings Nursery 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 Starlings Nursery last inspected?
Starlings Nursery was last inspected on 28 March 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 Starlings Nursery?
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 Starlings Nursery compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,353 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, and Starlings Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects Starlings Nursery 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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