Nez Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Barnet
Nez Cafe 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 3 December 2025, 7 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: 418 Watford Way London, NW7 2QJ
How it compares in Barnet
That puts Nez Cafe 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% | ← Nez Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
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 Nez Cafe 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 Nez Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Barnet Food Share Coop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2019 |
| Beaufort Park Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Beaufort Fresh Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2022 |
| Abracadabra Preschool Nursery School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Abracadabra Preschool Nursery (Millhill) School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Asda Express Observatory PFS Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2023 |
| Bank Food And Drink Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
Questions about Nez Cafe
What is Nez Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Nez Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnet Council on 3 December 2025.
Is Nez Cafe 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 Nez Cafe last inspected?
Nez Cafe was last inspected on 3 December 2025, 7 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 Nez Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Nez Cafe compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,354 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, and Nez Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects Nez Cafe 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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