Headstone Local Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Harrow
Headstone Local Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 December 2025, 6 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: 205 Headstone Lane, Harrow, HA2 6ND
How it compares in Harrow
That puts Headstone Local Store among the 951 places in Harrow holding top marks, 61% 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 | 951 | 61% | ← Headstone Local Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 358 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 147 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 63 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 332 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 Headstone Local Store 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 Headstone Local Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barracuda Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Baskin Robbins Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| B & K Salt Beef Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Blue nest Montessori school, Buzybees Montessori School Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Biryani Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Bright Horizons Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Banju Korean Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Abbotsford Resident Care Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
Questions about Headstone Local Store
What is Headstone Local Store's food hygiene rating?
Headstone Local Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harrow Council on 17 December 2025.
Is Headstone Local Store 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Headstone Local Store last inspected?
Headstone Local Store was last inspected on 17 December 2025, 6 months 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 Headstone Local Store?
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 Headstone Local Store compare to other places in Harrow?
61% of the 1,551 rated food businesses in Harrow hold the top rating of 5, and Headstone Local Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harrow Council inspects Headstone Local Store 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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