Chiqanos food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Barnet
Chiqanos holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 October 2025, 8 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: 136 Station Road Edgware, HA8 7AA
How it compares in Barnet
That puts Chiqanos among the 1,423 places in Barnet holding top marks, 60% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,423 | 60% | ← Chiqanos | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 574 | 24% | ||
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Chiqanos, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABC Kidz Caring Premises | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2022 |
| Aviv Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| At Nanas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Baskin Robbins Takeaway/sandwich shop | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2022 |
| Alcohol Delivery 24x7 / 24x7 Alcohol, Vape, cigarettes Distributors/Transporters | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Amaretto Ristorante & Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Basar Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Aroma Caterers Ltd @ School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about Chiqanos
What is Chiqanos's food hygiene rating?
Chiqanos has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnet Council on 16 October 2025.
Is Chiqanos safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chiqanos last inspected?
Chiqanos was last inspected on 16 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnet Council rather than by the business.
How does Chiqanos compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,354 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, and Chiqanos is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects Chiqanos 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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