The Greyhound / Holy Joes food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Barnet
The Greyhound / Holy Joes holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 October 2025, 9 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: The Greyhound 50 Church End London, NW4 4JT
How it compares in Barnet
That puts The Greyhound / Holy Joes 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% | ← The Greyhound / Holy Joes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 574 | 24% | ||
| 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 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 The Greyhound / Holy Joes 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 The Greyhound / Holy Joes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B Kosher Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2021 |
| Basar Kosher Butcher Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2023 |
| Age UK Barnet Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Bagels Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Atari-Tei Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Angel Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Barnet African Caribbean Association Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2022 |
Questions about The Greyhound / Holy Joes
What is The Greyhound / Holy Joes's food hygiene rating?
The Greyhound / Holy Joes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnet Council on 3 October 2025.
Is The Greyhound / Holy Joes 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Greyhound / Holy Joes last inspected?
The Greyhound / Holy Joes was last inspected on 3 October 2025, 9 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 The Greyhound / Holy Joes?
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 The Greyhound / Holy Joes compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,354 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, and The Greyhound / Holy Joes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects The Greyhound / Holy Joes 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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