VB & Sons food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Harrow
VB & Sons 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
This rating dates from 2 July 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 539-545 Pinner Road, Harrow, HA2 6EQ
How it compares in Harrow
In Harrow, 61% of rated places manage a 5, so VB & Sons 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% | ← VB & Sons | |
| 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 VB & Sons 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 VB & Sons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue nest Montessori school, Buzybees Montessori School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Barracuda Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Alexandras Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Blue Butterfly Montessori Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Abbotsford Resident Care Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
Questions about VB & Sons
What is VB & Sons's food hygiene rating?
VB & Sons has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Harrow Council on 2 July 2024.
Is VB & Sons 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 VB & Sons last inspected?
VB & Sons was last inspected on 2 July 2024, 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 VB & Sons?
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 VB & Sons compare to other places in Harrow?
61% of the 1,551 rated food businesses in Harrow hold the top rating of 5, while VB & Sons holds a 4. 358 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Harrow Council inspects VB & Sons 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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