Hope Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Barnet
Hope Cafe 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 20 June 2025, 12 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: 913 High Road London, N12 8QJ
How it compares in Barnet
That puts Hope Cafe 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% | ← Hope Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 574 | 24% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Hope Cafe 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 Hope Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia Lodge Caring Premises | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Bim's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
| Apollo Bakery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| 2 Bro's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Aldi Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Arts Depot Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Amores Oriental Mart Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Academy 4 Kids Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about Hope Cafe
What is Hope Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Hope Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnet Council on 20 June 2025.
Is Hope Cafe 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 Hope Cafe last inspected?
Hope Cafe was last inspected on 20 June 2025, 12 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 Hope Cafe?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hope Cafe compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,353 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, and Hope Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects Hope Cafe 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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