The Athenian food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Brent
The Athenian holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway 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 13 October 2025, 9 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: 12 Boxpark Wembley, 18 Olympic Way, Wembley, HA9 0JT
How it compares in Brent
In Brent, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so The Athenian sits behind roughly 1,987 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,654 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 333 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 124 | 6% | ← The Athenian | |
| 2 out of 5 | 74 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 264 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Athenian 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 Athenian, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angus Burgers Ltd and Kai Sushi by Angus Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Alfa Internet Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Arena Express Retailers - other | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2024 |
| 11 Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Arena Mini Mart Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Afrikana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Amorino Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Ark Academy Nursery, Primary, Secondary & Sixth Form Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
Questions about The Athenian
What is The Athenian's food hygiene rating?
The Athenian has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Brent Council on 13 October 2025.
Is The Athenian safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway 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 Athenian last inspected?
The Athenian was last inspected on 13 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brent Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Athenian?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Athenian compare to other places in Brent?
74% of the 2,224 rated food businesses in Brent hold the top rating of 5, while The Athenian holds a 3. 124 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Brent Council inspects The Athenian 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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