Aksu Food Centre food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Barnet
Aksu Food Centre 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 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: 53 Watling Avenue Edgware, HA8 0LD
How it compares in Barnet
That puts Aksu Food Centre 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% | ← Aksu Food Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 577 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 224 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 84 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 511 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 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 Aksu Food Centre 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 Aksu Food Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Algarve Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
Questions about Aksu Food Centre
What is Aksu Food Centre's food hygiene rating?
Aksu Food Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnet Council on 20 June 2024.
Is Aksu Food Centre 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 Aksu Food Centre last inspected?
Aksu Food Centre 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 Aksu Food Centre?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Aksu Food Centre compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,356 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, and Aksu Food Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects Aksu Food Centre 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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