La Brioche food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Barnet
La Brioche holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 9 October 2023, 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: 81 Brent Street London, NW4 2DY
How it compares in Barnet
In Barnet, 60% of rated places manage a 5, so La Brioche 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% | ← La Brioche | |
| 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 513 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 La Brioche 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 La Brioche, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B Kosher Retailers - other | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2021 |
| Atari-Tei Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Age UK Barnet Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Auntie Anne's Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Accessory World Gg LTD Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2021 |
| Atariya Foods Golders Green Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Abracadabra Preschool Nursery School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2019 |
Questions about La Brioche
What is La Brioche's food hygiene rating?
La Brioche has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Barnet Council on 9 October 2023.
Is La Brioche 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was La Brioche last inspected?
La Brioche was last inspected on 9 October 2023, 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 La Brioche?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does La Brioche compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,354 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, while La Brioche holds a 4. 574 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects La Brioche 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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