The Meat Like It Used To Be Co food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Harrow
The Meat Like It Used To Be Co 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 14 January 2026, 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: 50 Cannon Lane, Pinner, HA5 1HW
How it compares in Harrow
That puts The Meat Like It Used To Be Co 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 Meat Like It Used To Be Co | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 360 | 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 330 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 Very 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 Meat Like It Used To Be Co 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 Meat Like It Used To Be Co, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandras Takeaway/sandwich shop | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Bodywise Health Foods Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Blue Butterfly Montessori Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Aloha Poke Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Blippy's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Blossom Tree Montessori Eastcote Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Black Pepper, Kebabish Eastcote, Mr vegan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
Questions about The Meat Like It Used To Be Co
What is The Meat Like It Used To Be Co's food hygiene rating?
The Meat Like It Used To Be Co has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harrow Council on 14 January 2026.
Is The Meat Like It Used To Be Co 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 The Meat Like It Used To Be Co last inspected?
The Meat Like It Used To Be Co was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 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 The Meat Like It Used To Be Co?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Meat Like It Used To Be Co compare to other places in Harrow?
61% of the 1,553 rated food businesses in Harrow hold the top rating of 5, and The Meat Like It Used To Be Co is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harrow Council inspects The Meat Like It Used To Be Co 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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