London Halal Butcher food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Enfield
London Halal Butcher holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the business requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 12 May 2025, 13 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: 168 Fore Street, London, N18 2JB
How it compares in Enfield
A 0 is rare: only 7 of 2,114 rated places in Enfield score this low, about one in 302. By contrast 59% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,248 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 442 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 227 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 97 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 93 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ← London Halal Butcher |
A further 260 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Urgent improvement necessary
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 London Halal Butcher the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to London Halal Butcher, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Casino Takeaway/sandwich shop | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2023 |
| Angel Place Nursery Caring Premises | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Al's Cafe O/s MOT Centre Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Arpino Whoelsale Limited Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Abow Bakes and Catering (Kitchen 6) Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Alxas Kom Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| 3 Points Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2025 |
| Abrepo Junction Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
Questions about London Halal Butcher
What is London Halal Butcher's food hygiene rating?
London Halal Butcher has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Enfield Council on 12 May 2025.
Is London Halal Butcher safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The business may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was London Halal Butcher last inspected?
London Halal Butcher was last inspected on 12 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Enfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at London Halal Butcher?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "urgent improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does London Halal Butcher compare to other places in Enfield?
59% of the 2,114 rated food businesses in Enfield hold the top rating of 5, while London Halal Butcher holds a 0. 7 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Enfield Council inspects London Halal Butcher 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Enfield, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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