Columbia Primary School Kitchen

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-02-12

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Columbia Primary School Kitchen is a school/college/university located at Columbia Primary School, Columbia Road, London, E2 7RG, in the Tower Hamlets local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 12 February 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Tower Hamlets oversees 3,172 registered food businesses, of which 80% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Tower Hamlets is 4.5 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
School/college/university
Address
Columbia Primary School, Columbia Road, London
Postcode
E2 7RG
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
148732

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Columbia Primary School Kitchen?

Columbia Primary School Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Tower Hamlets.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a school/college/university?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Columbia Primary School Kitchen last inspected?

Columbia Primary School Kitchen was last inspected on 2025-02-12. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Columbia Primary School Kitchen located?

Columbia Primary School Kitchen is located at Columbia Primary School, Columbia Road, London , E2 7RG, in the Tower Hamlets local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the E2 postcode area.