Chit Chaat food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Barnet
Chit Chaat holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Chit Chaat was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 135 High Street Barnet, EN5 5UZ
How it compares in Barnet
That puts Chit Chaat 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% | ← Chit Chaat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Chit Chaat 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 Chit Chaat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Du Nord Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Blonde Bakes By Donna At Boutique & Bakes Retailers - other | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2023 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2024 |
| Cake Box Retailers - other | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Corner Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Cha Wan Jia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Barnet Grange Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Abbey Ravenscroft Park Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about Chit Chaat
What is Chit Chaat's food hygiene rating?
Chit Chaat has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnet Council on 28 May 2026.
Is Chit Chaat 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chit Chaat last inspected?
Chit Chaat was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month 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 Chit Chaat?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Chit Chaat compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,355 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, and Chit Chaat is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects Chit Chaat 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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