Shaws food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Harrow
Shaws 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 November 2022, more than 3 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: 82 High Street, Harrow, HA1 3LW
How it compares in Harrow
That puts Shaws 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% | ← Shaws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Shaws 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 Shaws, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aavjo express, Unit 5, South Harrow Market Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Alice Cake House Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Adam's Burgers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Aumkar Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| Ahsaan Burger Makrroryan Kabul Zibaa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Auntie Anne's Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Amigos Bar Services Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
Questions about Shaws
What is Shaws's food hygiene rating?
Shaws has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harrow Council on 14 November 2022.
Is Shaws 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 Shaws last inspected?
Shaws was last inspected on 14 November 2022, more than 3 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 Shaws?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shaws compare to other places in Harrow?
61% of the 1,551 rated food businesses in Harrow hold the top rating of 5, and Shaws is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harrow Council inspects Shaws 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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