Gails Bakery, Muswell Hill food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Haringey
Gails Bakery, Muswell Hill holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 March 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 70 Fortis Green Road, Hornsey, N10 3HN
How it compares in Haringey
That puts Gails Bakery, Muswell Hill among the 1,450 places in Haringey holding top marks, 79% 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 | 1,450 | 79% | ← Gails Bakery, Muswell Hill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 245 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 96 | 5% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Gails Bakery, Muswell Hill 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 Gails Bakery, Muswell Hill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amathus Drinks Retailers - other | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2023 |
| Akatuki Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| All Saints Church Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2022 |
| Amy kitchen @ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| 3R Express Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Accent Catering @ Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| 7 To 11 Grocers Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| Archer Academy School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
Questions about Gails Bakery, Muswell Hill
What is Gails Bakery, Muswell Hill's food hygiene rating?
Gails Bakery, Muswell Hill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Haringey Council on 4 March 2026.
Is Gails Bakery, Muswell Hill 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gails Bakery, Muswell Hill last inspected?
Gails Bakery, Muswell Hill was last inspected on 4 March 2026, 4 months 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 Gails Bakery, Muswell Hill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Gails Bakery, Muswell Hill compare to other places in Haringey?
79% of the 1,847 rated food businesses in Haringey hold the top rating of 5, and Gails Bakery, Muswell Hill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Haringey Council inspects Gails Bakery, Muswell Hill 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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