Basar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Barnet
Basar 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
The rating dates from 20 November 2025, 7 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: 289 Hale Lane Edgware, HA8 7AX
How it compares in Barnet
That puts Basar 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% | ← Basar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Basar 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 Basar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amaretto Ristorante & Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| At Nanas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Baskin Robbins Takeaway/sandwich shop | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2022 |
| ABC Kidz Caring Premises | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2022 |
| Aroma Caterers Ltd @ School/college/university | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Aviv Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Alcohol Delivery 24x7 / 24x7 Alcohol, Vape, cigarettes Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| BadBoy|DopeB|ChiT|Doner|SBowl|HailC|MacJ|YV|MCI Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
Questions about Basar
What is Basar's food hygiene rating?
Basar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnet Council on 20 November 2025.
Is Basar 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 Basar last inspected?
Basar was last inspected on 20 November 2025, 7 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 Basar?
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 Basar compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,355 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, and Basar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects Basar 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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Understanding this rating
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