Cafe Japan food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Barnet
Cafe Japan 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
The rating dates from 26 September 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: 626 Finchley Road London, NW11 7RR
How it compares in Barnet
That puts Cafe Japan 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% | ← Cafe Japan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 575 | 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 512 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 Cafe Japan 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 Cafe Japan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andi's Nursery - Hoop Lane Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Andi's Nursery - Finchley Road School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Alyth Kindergarten Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| All Saints Jmi School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Accent Catering School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Accessory World Gg LTD Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2021 |
Questions about Cafe Japan
What is Cafe Japan's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Japan has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnet Council on 26 September 2025.
Is Cafe Japan 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 Cafe Japan last inspected?
Cafe Japan was last inspected on 26 September 2025, 9 months 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 Cafe Japan?
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 Cafe Japan compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,355 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe Japan is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects Cafe Japan 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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