Stop 'N' Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Harrow
Stop 'N' Shop holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 6 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 5 Stuart Road, Harrow, HA3 7RF
How it compares in Harrow
In Harrow, 61% of rated places manage a 5, so Stop 'N' Shop sits behind roughly 1,309 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 951 | 61% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 358 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 147 | 9% | ← Stop 'N' Shop | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Stop 'N' Shop 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 Stop 'N' Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banju Korean Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Biryani Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Bilal Halal Meat Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2022 |
| ActiKid Ltd and ActiHealth Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2023 |
| Amigos Burgers and Shakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Barfia Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Belmont Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
Questions about Stop 'N' Shop
What is Stop 'N' Shop's food hygiene rating?
Stop 'N' Shop has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Harrow Council on 6 February 2024.
Is Stop 'N' Shop safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Stop 'N' Shop last inspected?
Stop 'N' Shop was last inspected on 6 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 Stop 'N' Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stop 'N' Shop compare to other places in Harrow?
61% of the 1,551 rated food businesses in Harrow hold the top rating of 5, while Stop 'N' Shop holds a 3. 147 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Harrow Council inspects Stop 'N' Shop 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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