The Kensal Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Brent
The Kensal Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 June 2024, 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: 110-114 College Road, London, NW10 5HD
How it compares in Brent
That puts The Kensal Store among the 1,654 places in Brent holding top marks, 74% 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 | 1,654 | 74% | ← The Kensal Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 333 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 122 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 264 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 The Kensal Store 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 Kensal Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Life Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Acai Carioca Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Al-Warith Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Albi Ison Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Accent Catering School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| 5dB Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Acougue do Gaucho - Ki Carne Brazilian Beef Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Al-Sham Roastery Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
Questions about The Kensal Store
What is The Kensal Store's food hygiene rating?
The Kensal Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brent Council on 26 June 2024.
Is The Kensal Store 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Kensal Store last inspected?
The Kensal Store was last inspected on 26 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brent Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Kensal Store?
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 The Kensal Store compare to other places in Brent?
74% of the 2,224 rated food businesses in Brent hold the top rating of 5, and The Kensal Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brent Council inspects The Kensal Store 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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