The Finchley Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Barnet
The Finchley Tavern holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 May 2022, more than 4 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: 686 High Road London, N12 9PT
How it compares in Barnet
That puts The Finchley Tavern among the 1,423 places in Barnet holding top marks, 60% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,423 | 60% | ← The Finchley Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 575 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 226 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 84 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 512 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
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 Finchley Tavern 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 Finchley Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amores Oriental Mart Retailers - other | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| AM 2 PM Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
| Aldi Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Arts Depot Other catering premises | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| 2 Bro's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Apollo Bakery Retailers - other | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Baytree Lodge Caring Premises | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Bim's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
Questions about The Finchley Tavern
What is The Finchley Tavern's food hygiene rating?
The Finchley Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnet Council on 26 May 2022.
Is The Finchley Tavern safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Finchley Tavern last inspected?
The Finchley Tavern was last inspected on 26 May 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnet Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Finchley Tavern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Finchley Tavern compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,355 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, and The Finchley Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects The Finchley Tavern 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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