The Firs food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Harrow
The Firs holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 February 2026, 4 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: 229 The Heights, Northolt, UB5 4BY
How it compares in Harrow
That puts The Firs 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% | ← The Firs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Firs 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 Firs, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alwalyma Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| B & P Fine Foods London Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| 2023The Mandeville Arms Harvester Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Antalya Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2019 |
| Alpine Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Aguona Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
Questions about The Firs
What is The Firs's food hygiene rating?
The Firs has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harrow Council on 24 February 2026.
Is The Firs 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Firs last inspected?
The Firs was last inspected on 24 February 2026, 4 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 The Firs?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Firs compare to other places in Harrow?
61% of the 1,551 rated food businesses in Harrow hold the top rating of 5, and The Firs is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harrow Council inspects The Firs 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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