The French Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Barnet
The French Market holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The French Market was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 1324 High Road London, N20 9HJ
How it compares in Barnet
That puts The French Market 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 French Market | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 574 | 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 513 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 The French Market 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 French Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayleaf Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2022 |
| Aark Cigars & Wines Retailers - other | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| Baxendale Woodside Home Caring Premises | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| All Saints Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Academy 4 Kids Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Alexanders Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Asil Bistro Kitchen Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
Questions about The French Market
What is The French Market's food hygiene rating?
The French Market has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnet Council on 4 June 2026.
Is The French Market 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The French Market last inspected?
The French Market was last inspected on 4 June 2026, a month 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 French Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The French Market compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,354 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, and The French Market is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects The French Market 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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