North London Hospice food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Barnet
North London Hospice holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 29 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 47 Woodside Avenue London, N12 8TT
How it compares in Barnet
In Barnet, 60% of rated places manage a 5, so North London Hospice 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% | ← North London Hospice | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 North London Hospice 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 North London Hospice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Bim's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
| Apollo Bakery Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Academy 4 Kids Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Baxendale Woodside Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2022 |
| 2 Bro's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Bayleaf Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
Questions about North London Hospice
What is North London Hospice's food hygiene rating?
North London Hospice has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Barnet Council on 29 November 2024.
Is North London Hospice 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was North London Hospice last inspected?
North London Hospice was last inspected on 29 November 2024, 19 months 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 North London Hospice?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 North London Hospice compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,354 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, while North London Hospice holds a 4. 574 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects North London Hospice 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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