1,849 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.4 out of 5. 59.9% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Harrow are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
Harrow currently has 1,849 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,528 have been rated under the FHRS. The area has room for improvement, with only 59.9% achieving the highest rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.4 out of 5. There are currently 27 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awadh | HA1 1JX | 0 | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Elvaquero | HA1 1JX | 0 | Nov 12, 2025 |
| JAN Z FOOD LTD | HA3 5BY | 0 | Jul 23, 2025 |
| Kabul Korner Restaurant & Takeaway | HA3 7BB | 0 | Jun 25, 2025 |
| Alexandras | HA5 1HR | 1 | Jan 21, 2026 |
| AMMU EXPRESS | HA2 8JA | 1 | Sep 03, 2025 |
| Bollywood Paan | HA1 2RH | 1 | Oct 03, 2025 |
| Exotic Fruits | HA5 4JN | 1 | Nov 02, 2023 |
| Franklyn's Caribbean Takeaway Ltd | HA3 5DQ | 1 | Nov 25, 2024 |
| Gujju Chasko | HA2 9TR | 1 | Dec 05, 2024 |
| Hai La Noi | HA3 5DQ | 1 | Aug 21, 2025 |
| Harrow Food Centre Ltd | HA3 5QH | 1 | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Harrow Foods & Wine | HA1 2TW | 1 | Aug 01, 2025 |
| Ice N Spice | HA3 8DN | 1 | Aug 21, 2023 |
| Jenny Musket | HA3 7QG | 1 | Mar 18, 2024 |
There are currently 916 food businesses in Harrow with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 59.9% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Harrow depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.