Ahmad Halal Meat food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Barnet
Ahmad Halal Meat holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 20 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 57 Watling Avenue Edgware, HA8 0LD
How it compares in Barnet
In Barnet, 60% of rated places manage a 5, so Ahmad Halal Meat sits behind roughly 1,997 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,423 | 60% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 574 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 226 | 10% | ← Ahmad Halal Meat | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Ahmad Halal Meat 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 Ahmad Halal Meat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aksu Food Centre Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Barnfield Primary School School/college/university | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Aryana Fish And Meat Market Retailers - other | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Appletree Court Care Home Caring Premises | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| A5 pizza & chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Annunciation Church Other catering premises | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2022 |
| Annunciation RC Infant School School/college/university | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Aroma Bakerky Other catering premises | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
Questions about Ahmad Halal Meat
What is Ahmad Halal Meat's food hygiene rating?
Ahmad Halal Meat has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Barnet Council on 20 June 2024.
Is Ahmad Halal Meat safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Ahmad Halal Meat last inspected?
Ahmad Halal Meat was last inspected on 20 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Ahmad Halal Meat?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ahmad Halal Meat compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,354 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, while Ahmad Halal Meat holds a 3. 226 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects Ahmad Halal Meat 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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