Ishtar Grill food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Harrow
Ishtar Grill holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 4 February 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 145 Greenford Road, Harrow, HA1 3QN
How it compares in Harrow
A 2 is rare: only 63 of 1,553 rated places in Harrow score this low, about one in 25. By contrast 61% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 951 | 61% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 360 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 147 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 63 | 4% | ← Ishtar Grill | |
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 330 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Ishtar Grill the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ishtar Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advent Care Solution Caring Premises | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2020 |
| Advent Care Solutions Caring Premises | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
| AruthiFoodAndWine Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Ashutosh Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2020 |
| Aavjo express, Unit 5, South Harrow Market Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Adam's Burgers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Ambala Foods Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Abis Supermarket Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
Questions about Ishtar Grill
What is Ishtar Grill's food hygiene rating?
Ishtar Grill has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Harrow Council on 4 February 2026.
Is Ishtar Grill safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Ishtar Grill last inspected?
Ishtar Grill was last inspected on 4 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harrow Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ishtar Grill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ishtar Grill compare to other places in Harrow?
61% of the 1,553 rated food businesses in Harrow hold the top rating of 5, while Ishtar Grill holds a 2. 63 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Harrow Council inspects Ishtar Grill 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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A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Harrow, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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