The Helix Education Centre food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Harrow
The Helix Education Centre holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 September 2023, 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: 94 Uxbridge Road, Harrow Weald, HA3 6DH
How it compares in Harrow
In Harrow, 61% of rated places manage a 5, so The Helix Education Centre sits behind roughly 951 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 951 | 61% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 358 | 23% | ← The Helix Education Centre | |
| 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 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 The Helix Education Centre 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 The Helix Education Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abm catering @ Hujjat Primary School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Bentley Wood School Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| Bombay Central Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Apple Tree Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Belmont United Synagogue Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Bentley Priory Museum Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Blue Butterfly Nursery Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about The Helix Education Centre
What is The Helix Education Centre's food hygiene rating?
The Helix Education Centre has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Harrow Council on 14 September 2023.
Is The Helix Education Centre safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Helix Education Centre last inspected?
The Helix Education Centre was last inspected on 14 September 2023, 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 The Helix Education Centre?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Helix Education Centre compare to other places in Harrow?
61% of the 1,551 rated food businesses in Harrow hold the top rating of 5, while The Helix Education Centre holds a 4. 358 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Harrow Council inspects The Helix Education Centre 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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