Cricklewood Library Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Brent
Cricklewood Library 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 18 May 2022, 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: Cricklewood Library, 152 Olive Road, London, NW2 6UY
How it compares in Brent
That puts Cricklewood Library Cafe among the 1,654 places in Brent holding top marks, 74% 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 | 1,654 | 74% | ← Cricklewood Library Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 333 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 122 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 264 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 Cricklewood Library 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 Cricklewood Library Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Nursery School Caring Premises | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| 3 Bees BBQ Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Angie's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2024 |
| Alosra Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Alloush Fruits & Vegetables Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2023 |
| Abyssinia Restaurant and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Al Sham Market Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Alhaji Suya Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
Questions about Cricklewood Library Cafe
What is Cricklewood Library Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Cricklewood Library Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brent Council on 18 May 2022.
Is Cricklewood Library 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 Cricklewood Library Cafe last inspected?
Cricklewood Library Cafe was last inspected on 18 May 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brent Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cricklewood Library Cafe?
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 Cricklewood Library Cafe compare to other places in Brent?
74% of the 2,224 rated food businesses in Brent hold the top rating of 5, and Cricklewood Library Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brent Council inspects Cricklewood Library 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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