Merkur Slots food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Brent
Merkur Slots holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 June 2019, more than 7 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: 478 High Road, Wembley, HA9 7BH
How it compares in Brent
That puts Merkur Slots among the 1,654 places in Brent holding top marks, 74% 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 | 1,654 | 74% | ← Merkur Slots | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 333 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 123 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 75 | 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 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 Merkur Slots 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 Merkur Slots, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amigo's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Al Belal Halal Meat Retailers - other | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Al-Pasha Trading Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Alpasha Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Anglo Asian Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Ambar Fisheries London Retailers - other | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2024 |
| Ark Elvin - School Kitchen School/college/university | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Anglo Asian Cash & Carry Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
Questions about Merkur Slots
What is Merkur Slots's food hygiene rating?
Merkur Slots has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brent Council on 20 June 2019.
Is Merkur Slots 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Merkur Slots last inspected?
Merkur Slots was last inspected on 20 June 2019, more than 7 years 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 Merkur Slots?
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 Merkur Slots compare to other places in Brent?
74% of the 2,224 rated food businesses in Brent hold the top rating of 5, and Merkur Slots is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brent Council inspects Merkur Slots 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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