Irish World & Irish Post food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Barnet
Irish World & Irish Post 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 18 December 2025, 6 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: 176 Cricklewood Lane London, NW2 2DX
How it compares in Barnet
In Barnet, 60% of rated places manage a 5, so Irish World & Irish Post 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% | ← Irish World & Irish Post | |
| 3 out of 5 | 225 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 84 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 514 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 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 Irish World & Irish Post 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 Irish World & Irish Post, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Jmi School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| 3 Bees BBQ Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Amouage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2017 |
| Alhaji Suya Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Abyssinia Restaurant and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Ann's Community Shop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Anson Primary School- Oasis Catering School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Abbey Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
Questions about Irish World & Irish Post
What is Irish World & Irish Post's food hygiene rating?
Irish World & Irish Post has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Barnet Council on 18 December 2025.
Is Irish World & Irish Post 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 Irish World & Irish Post last inspected?
Irish World & Irish Post was last inspected on 18 December 2025, 6 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 Irish World & Irish Post?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Irish World & Irish Post compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,353 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, while Irish World & Irish Post holds a 4. 574 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects Irish World & Irish Post 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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