Buffalo Protein food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Barnet
Buffalo Protein holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 9 October 2025, 9 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: 101 Ballards Lane London, N3 1XY
How it compares in Barnet
In Barnet, 60% of rated places manage a 5, so Buffalo Protein 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 | 577 | 24% | ← Buffalo Protein | |
| 3 out of 5 | 224 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 84 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 511 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 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 Buffalo Protein 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 Buffalo Protein, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basilico Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| B Green Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2022 |
| Annie's Freehouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2021 |
| A - Z Grocers Retailers - other | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Bluebelles Of Portobello Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Betty's Bike Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Avenue House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Baytree Lodge Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
Questions about Buffalo Protein
What is Buffalo Protein's food hygiene rating?
Buffalo Protein has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Barnet Council on 9 October 2025.
Is Buffalo Protein 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Buffalo Protein last inspected?
Buffalo Protein was last inspected on 9 October 2025, 9 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 Buffalo Protein?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Buffalo Protein compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,356 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, while Buffalo Protein holds a 4. 577 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects Buffalo Protein 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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