Desi biryani food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Harrow
Desi biryani holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 26 March 2025, 15 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: 222 Northolt Road, South Harrow, HA2 8DU
How it compares in Harrow
In Harrow, 61% of rated places manage a 5, so Desi biryani sits behind roughly 1,309 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 951 | 61% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 358 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 147 | 9% | ← Desi biryani | |
| 2 out of 5 | 63 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 332 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Desi biryani 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 Desi biryani, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam's Burgers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Abis Supermarket Other catering premises | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Ambala Foods Ltd Retailers - other | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Aavjo express, Unit 5, South Harrow Market Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd. Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Best Booze Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Battels Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
Questions about Desi biryani
What is Desi biryani's food hygiene rating?
Desi biryani has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Harrow Council on 26 March 2025.
Is Desi biryani safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Desi biryani last inspected?
Desi biryani was last inspected on 26 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harrow Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Desi biryani?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Desi biryani compare to other places in Harrow?
61% of the 1,551 rated food businesses in Harrow hold the top rating of 5, while Desi biryani holds a 3. 147 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Harrow Council inspects Desi biryani 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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