Papa T's Cafe & Sandwich Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Barnet
Papa T's Cafe & Sandwich Bar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 6 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 372 Cricklewood Lane London, NW2 2QJ
How it compares in Barnet
In Barnet, 60% of rated places manage a 5, so Papa T's Cafe & Sandwich Bar sits behind roughly 1,423 nearby businesses. 24% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,423 | 60% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 574 | 24% | ← Papa T's Cafe & Sandwich Bar | |
| 3 out of 5 | 225 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 84 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 514 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 Very good
- 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 Papa T's Cafe & Sandwich Bar 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 Papa T's Cafe & Sandwich Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Jmi School School/college/university | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| 3 Bees BBQ Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Ann's Community Shop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| 12TH Street Burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Andi's Nursery - Hoop Lane Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Amouage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2017 |
| Alhaji Suya Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Abyssinia Restaurant and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
Questions about Papa T's Cafe & Sandwich Bar
What is Papa T's Cafe & Sandwich Bar's food hygiene rating?
Papa T's Cafe & Sandwich Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Barnet Council on 6 January 2025.
Is Papa T's Cafe & Sandwich Bar safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Papa T's Cafe & Sandwich Bar last inspected?
Papa T's Cafe & Sandwich Bar was last inspected on 6 January 2025, 18 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 Papa T's Cafe & Sandwich Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Papa T's Cafe & Sandwich Bar compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,353 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, while Papa T's Cafe & Sandwich Bar holds a 4. 574 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects Papa T's Cafe & Sandwich Bar 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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