Taro Japanese Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Barnet
Taro Japanese Restaurant 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
This is a fresh result: Taro Japanese Restaurant was inspected on 22 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 356 Regents Park Road London, N3 2LJ
How it compares in Barnet
That puts Taro Japanese Restaurant 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% | ← Taro Japanese Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Taro Japanese Restaurant 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 Taro Japanese Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebelles Of Portobello Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Avenue House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Basilico Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| B Green Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2022 |
| Annie's Freehouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2021 |
| A - Z Grocers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| 93ºC Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Aarandale Manor Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
Questions about Taro Japanese Restaurant
What is Taro Japanese Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Taro Japanese Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnet Council on 22 May 2026.
Is Taro Japanese Restaurant 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 Taro Japanese Restaurant last inspected?
Taro Japanese Restaurant was last inspected on 22 May 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 Taro Japanese Restaurant?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Taro Japanese Restaurant compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,354 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, and Taro Japanese Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects Taro Japanese Restaurant 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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