The Local Basket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Haringey
The Local Basket holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 3 July 2024, more than 2 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: 68 Park Road, Hornsey, N8 8SX
How it compares in Haringey
In Haringey, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so The Local Basket sits behind roughly 1,695 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,450 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 245 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 96 | 5% | ← The Local Basket | |
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 111 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 The Local Basket 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 The Local Basket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AJ's Kitchen @ Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Accent Catering Services Ltd - West@ School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Anaar Bazaar/Mooli Bazaar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Amy kitchen @ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Accent Catering Services Ltd @ School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Aloha Poke @ Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| 1 to 3 Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Agora Greek Market Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2021 |
Questions about The Local Basket
What is The Local Basket's food hygiene rating?
The Local Basket has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Haringey Council on 3 July 2024.
Is The Local Basket safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Local Basket last inspected?
The Local Basket was last inspected on 3 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Haringey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Local Basket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Local Basket compare to other places in Haringey?
79% of the 1,847 rated food businesses in Haringey hold the top rating of 5, while The Local Basket holds a 3. 96 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Haringey Council inspects The Local Basket 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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