John ruskin primary school

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-09-16

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

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

John ruskin primary school is a school/college/university located at John Ruskin School, John Ruskin Street, London, SE5 0PQ, in the Southwark local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 16 September 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. Southwark oversees 3,335 registered food businesses, of which 83% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Southwark is 4.6 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
John Ruskin School, John Ruskin Street, London
Postcode
SE5 0PQ
Local Authority
Southwark
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1846611

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of John ruskin primary school?

John ruskin primary school has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Southwark.

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 John ruskin primary school last inspected?

John ruskin primary school was last inspected on 2025-09-16. 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 John ruskin primary school located?

John ruskin primary school is located at John Ruskin School, John Ruskin Street, London , SE5 0PQ, in the Southwark local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SE5 postcode area.