East European Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Barnet
East European Shop holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 25 June 2025, 12 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: 56 Ballards Lane London, N3 2BU
How it compares in Barnet
In Barnet, 60% of rated places manage a 5, so East European Shop sits behind roughly 1,997 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,423 | 60% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 574 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 225 | 10% | ← East European Shop | |
| 2 out of 5 | 84 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 514 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 East European Shop 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 East European Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basilico Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| B Green Retailers - other | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2022 |
| Annie's Freehouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2021 |
| A - Z Grocers Retailers - other | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Bluebelles Of Portobello Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Avenue House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Betty's Bike Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| 93ºC Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
Questions about East European Shop
What is East European Shop's food hygiene rating?
East European Shop has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Barnet Council on 25 June 2025.
Is East European Shop safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 East European Shop last inspected?
East European Shop was last inspected on 25 June 2025, 12 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 East European Shop?
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 East European Shop compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,353 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, while East European Shop holds a 3. 225 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects East European Shop 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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