Aark Cigars & Wines food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Barnet
Aark Cigars & Wines holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 1382 High Road London, N20 9BH
How it compares in Barnet
That puts Aark Cigars & Wines 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% | ← Aark Cigars & Wines | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 575 | 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 512 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Aark Cigars & Wines 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 Aark Cigars & Wines, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots Retailers - other | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2022 |
| Bayleaf Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Baxendale Woodside Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| All Saints Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Academy 4 Kids Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Barnet Synagogue Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2022 |
| Asil Bistro Kitchen Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Aroma Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
Questions about Aark Cigars & Wines
What is Aark Cigars & Wines's food hygiene rating?
Aark Cigars & Wines has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnet Council on 6 December 2023.
Is Aark Cigars & Wines 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Aark Cigars & Wines last inspected?
Aark Cigars & Wines was last inspected on 6 December 2023, more than 2 years 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 Aark Cigars & Wines?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Aark Cigars & Wines compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,355 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, and Aark Cigars & Wines is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects Aark Cigars & Wines 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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