The Refectory food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Barnet
The Refectory 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 29 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 911 Finchley Road London, NW11 7PE
How it compares in Barnet
In Barnet, 60% of rated places manage a 5, so The Refectory 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 Refectory | |
| 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 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 Refectory 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 Refectory, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andi's Nursery - Hoop Lane Caring Premises | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Andi's Nursery - Finchley Road School/college/university | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Alyth Kindergarten Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Accent Catering School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Accessory World Gg LTD Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2021 |
| All Saints Jmi School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Abracadabra Preschool Nursery School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2019 |
Questions about The Refectory
What is The Refectory's food hygiene rating?
The Refectory has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Barnet Council on 29 August 2024.
Is The Refectory 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 Refectory last inspected?
The Refectory was last inspected on 29 August 2024, 22 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 Refectory?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Refectory compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,354 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, while The Refectory holds a 4. 574 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects The Refectory 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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