Riverview Lodge - Methodist Homes (MHA) food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Brent
Riverview Lodge - Methodist Homes (MHA) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Riverview Lodge - Methodist Homes (MHA) was inspected on 18 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Birchen Grove, London, NW9 8SE
How this rating has changed
Riverview Lodge - Methodist Homes (MHA) was re-inspected on 18 June 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 18 June 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Brent
That puts Riverview Lodge - Methodist Homes (MHA) 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% | ← Riverview Lodge - Methodist Homes (MHA) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 333 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 123 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Riverview Lodge - Methodist Homes (MHA) 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 Riverview Lodge - Methodist Homes (MHA), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Seven Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
| Ambassador Bakery Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Admiral Casino- Neasden Lane Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| 11 Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Ark Academy Nursery, Primary, Secondary & Sixth Form Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Aarush Newsagent Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Afgani Bakery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Angus Burgers Ltd and Kai Sushi by Angus Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
Questions about Riverview Lodge - Methodist Homes (MHA)
What is Riverview Lodge - Methodist Homes (MHA)'s food hygiene rating?
Riverview Lodge - Methodist Homes (MHA) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brent Council on 18 June 2026.
Is Riverview Lodge - Methodist Homes (MHA) 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Riverview Lodge - Methodist Homes (MHA) last inspected?
Riverview Lodge - Methodist Homes (MHA) was last inspected on 18 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brent Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Riverview Lodge - Methodist Homes (MHA)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Riverview Lodge - Methodist Homes (MHA) compare to other places in Brent?
74% of the 2,224 rated food businesses in Brent hold the top rating of 5, and Riverview Lodge - Methodist Homes (MHA) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brent Council inspects Riverview Lodge - Methodist Homes (MHA) 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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