Food Hygiene Ratings in Harrow

1,906 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.4 out of 5. 62.2% rated "very good".

1,906
Businesses
4.4/5
Average Rating
29
Rated 0 or 1
62.2%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good62.2%976
Good22.9%359
Satisfactory9.4%147
Improvement Needed3.6%57
Major Improvement1.2%19
Urgent Improvement0.6%10

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen51326.9%
Retailers - other44823.5%
Other catering premises30516.0%
Takeaway/sandwich shop19910.4%
Caring Premises1457.6%
Retailers - supermarkets/hyper653.4%
Pub/bar/nightclub603.1%
School/college/university492.6%

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. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. 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.

The source snapshot contains 1,906 registered food businesses for Harrow. Of these, 1,568 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 62.2% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.4 out of 5. The snapshot contains 29 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.

Source snapshots

Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
AMMU EXPRESSHA2 8JA0Sep 14, 2026
AwadhHA1 1JX0Nov 12, 2025
Baharistan ice creamHA3 5DL0Sep 08, 2026
ElvaqueroHA1 1JX0Nov 12, 2025
Jack & Jill Foods LimitedHA2 8DU0Sep 22, 2026
JAN Z FOOD LTDHA3 5BY0Jul 23, 2025
Kabul Korner Restaurant & TakeawayHA3 7BB0Aug 27, 2026
Mannu Food and WineHA1 1PG0May 13, 2026
Naseberry vibes kitchen Also t/a Caribbean takeawHA3 5DQ0Jul 21, 2026
SunshineHA3 5DF0Jul 30, 2026
AS Super LtdHA8 5EH1May 06, 2026
BUN N ROLL XPRESS LTDHA2 0EU1Mar 28, 2026
Captain CodHA1 2UA1May 13, 2026
Connect Store and Internet CafeHA2 9TL1May 13, 2026
Desi biryaniHA2 8DU1Aug 05, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Harrow have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 976 food businesses in Harrow with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 62.2% 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.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Harrow?+

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.

How often are food businesses inspected in Harrow?+

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.

Data from official government food safety agencies