Spark food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Barnet
Spark 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 27 September 2021, more than 4 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: 91 East End Road London, N2 0SU
How it compares in Barnet
In Barnet, 60% of rated places manage a 5, so Spark 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 | 577 | 24% | ← Spark | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Spark 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 Spark, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archer Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| 3R Express Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| All Saints Church Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2022 |
| Avenue House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Accent Catering School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| 93ºC Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Atariya Foods Golders Green Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| B Green Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2022 |
Questions about Spark
What is Spark's food hygiene rating?
Spark has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Barnet Council on 27 September 2021.
Is Spark 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 Spark last inspected?
Spark was last inspected on 27 September 2021, more than 4 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 Spark?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spark compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,356 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, while Spark holds a 4. 577 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects Spark 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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