JP Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Harrow
JP Supermarket holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 12 October 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: 429 High Road, Harrow, HA3 6EJ
How it compares in Harrow
In Harrow, 61% of rated places manage a 5, so JP Supermarket 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% | ← JP Supermarket | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 JP Supermarket 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 JP Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombay Central Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Apple Tree Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Abm catering @ Hujjat Primary School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Biryani Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Banju Korean Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Bentley Wood School Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
Questions about JP Supermarket
What is JP Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
JP Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Harrow Council on 12 October 2023.
Is JP Supermarket 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was JP Supermarket last inspected?
JP Supermarket was last inspected on 12 October 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 JP Supermarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does JP Supermarket compare to other places in Harrow?
61% of the 1,551 rated food businesses in Harrow hold the top rating of 5, while JP Supermarket holds a 4. 358 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Harrow Council inspects JP Supermarket 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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