Seoul Plaza food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Barnet
Seoul Plaza holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 26 January 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: 136 Golders Green Road London, NW11 8HB
How it compares in Barnet
In Barnet, 60% of rated places manage a 5, so Seoul Plaza sits behind roughly 1,423 nearby businesses. 24% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,423 | 60% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 575 | 24% | ← Seoul Plaza | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Seoul Plaza 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 Seoul Plaza, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andi's Nursery - Hoop Lane Caring Premises | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Andi's Nursery - Finchley Road School/college/university | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Alyth Kindergarten Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Accessory World Gg LTD Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2021 |
| Accent Catering School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Abracadabra Preschool Nursery School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2019 |
| All Saints Jmi School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Arthur's Coffee And Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
Questions about Seoul Plaza
What is Seoul Plaza's food hygiene rating?
Seoul Plaza has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Barnet Council on 26 January 2024.
Is Seoul Plaza safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Seoul Plaza last inspected?
Seoul Plaza was last inspected on 26 January 2024, more than 2 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 Seoul Plaza?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Seoul Plaza compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,355 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, while Seoul Plaza holds a 4. 575 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects Seoul Plaza 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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