Dar Al Shawarma Ltd food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Harrow
Dar Al Shawarma Ltd holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the business and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Dar Al Shawarma Ltd was inspected on 10 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 120 Kenton Road, Harrow, HA3 8AL
How it compares in Harrow
A 1 is rare: only 27 of 1,553 rated places in Harrow score this low, about one in 58. By contrast 61% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 951 | 61% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 360 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 147 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 63 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 2% | ← Dar Al Shawarma Ltd | |
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 330 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 Major 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 Dar Al Shawarma Ltd 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 Dar Al Shawarma Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 963Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Argos Ltd Retailers - other | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2022 |
| Achieve together Caring Premises | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Aramark UK Ltd - Canteen & The Forum Coffee Shop School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| ActiKid Ltd and ActiHealth Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2023 |
| Ancona Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Adore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Baar Baar Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
Questions about Dar Al Shawarma Ltd
What is Dar Al Shawarma Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Dar Al Shawarma Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Harrow Council on 10 June 2026.
Is Dar Al Shawarma Ltd safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The business is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Dar Al Shawarma Ltd last inspected?
Dar Al Shawarma Ltd was last inspected on 10 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harrow Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dar Al Shawarma Ltd?
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 "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dar Al Shawarma Ltd compare to other places in Harrow?
61% of the 1,553 rated food businesses in Harrow hold the top rating of 5, while Dar Al Shawarma Ltd holds a 1. 27 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Harrow Council inspects Dar Al Shawarma Ltd 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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A rating of 1 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 Harrow, 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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