Coffee Mate / Baba Wali food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Barnet
Coffee Mate / Baba Wali 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
This is a fresh result: Coffee Mate / Baba Wali was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 131 West Hendon Broadway London, NW9 7DY
How it compares in Barnet
A 0 is rare: only 3 of 2,356 rated places in Barnet score this low, about one in 785. By contrast 60% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,423 | 60% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 577 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 224 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 84 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ← Coffee Mate / Baba Wali |
A further 511 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major 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 Coffee Mate / Baba Wali the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, 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 Coffee Mate / Baba Wali, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aplomb Day Nursery Caring Premises | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Atari-Tei Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Atacadao Das Carnes Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Age UK Barnet Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Ashton Lodge Care Home (Lukka Care Homes Ltd) Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Asma Trade Limited (Unit H) Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Abracadabra Preschool Nursery School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2019 |
| Arthur's Coffee And Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
Questions about Coffee Mate / Baba Wali
What is Coffee Mate / Baba Wali's food hygiene rating?
Coffee Mate / Baba Wali has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Barnet Council on 27 May 2026.
Is Coffee Mate / Baba Wali 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 Coffee Mate / Baba Wali last inspected?
Coffee Mate / Baba Wali was last inspected on 27 May 2026, a month 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 Coffee Mate / Baba Wali?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major 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 Coffee Mate / Baba Wali compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,356 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, while Coffee Mate / Baba Wali holds a 0. 3 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects Coffee Mate / Baba Wali 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 Barnet, 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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