The Furlong food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Barnet
The Furlong holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 28 April 2026, 2 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: 87 Colney Hatch Lane London, N10 1LR
How it compares in Barnet
In Barnet, 60% of rated places manage a 5, so The Furlong 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% | ← The Furlong | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Furlong 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 Furlong, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astrid Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Astrid Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Accent Catering @ Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Amathus Drinks Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2023 |
| Akatuki Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| All Saints Church Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2022 |
| Annie and Co Nursery and Forest Sch School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Aldi Store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
Questions about The Furlong
What is The Furlong's food hygiene rating?
The Furlong has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Barnet Council on 28 April 2026.
Is The Furlong 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Furlong last inspected?
The Furlong was last inspected on 28 April 2026, 2 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 Furlong?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Furlong compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,354 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, while The Furlong holds a 4. 574 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects The Furlong 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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