Eko Cafe food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Barnet
Eko Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 December 2025, 7 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: 448 Finchley Road London, NW2 2HY
How it compares in Barnet
That puts Eko Cafe among the 1,423 places in Barnet holding top marks, 60% 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 | 1,423 | 60% | ← Eko Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 574 | 24% | ||
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Eko Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Jmi School School/college/university | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| 12TH Street Burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Ann's Community Shop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| 3 Bees BBQ Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Amouage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2017 |
| Alhaji Suya Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Abyssinia Restaurant and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Andi's Nursery - Hoop Lane Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about Eko Cafe
What is Eko Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Eko Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnet Council on 10 December 2025.
Is Eko 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Eko Cafe last inspected?
Eko Cafe was last inspected on 10 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnet Council rather than by the business.
How does Eko Cafe compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,353 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, and Eko Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects Eko 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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