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N R Patel food hygiene rating

Retailers - other · Enfield

N R Patel 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 21 September 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: 153 Bowes Road, London, N13 4SE

How it compares in Enfield

That puts N R Patel among the 1,248 places in Enfield holding top marks, 59% 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.

Every rated food business in Enfield
5 out of 5 1,248 59% ← N R Patel
4 out of 5 442 21%
3 out of 5 227 11%
2 out of 5 97 5%
1 out of 5 93 4%
0 out of 5 7 <1%

A further 260 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.

What the inspector found

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 N R Patel 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 N R Patel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Aida Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 18 January 2020
90 On The Green Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 16 February 2025
Annie and Co Nursery and Forest Sch School/college/university 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 2 April 2025
Aksular Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 29 September 2025
Arnos Grove Food Centre Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 12 February 2026
Aldi Store Retailers - other 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 12 July 2023
Amici Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.8 miles away 5 - Very good 11 November 2025
Ahra - Ne Korean BBQ Restaurant Ltd, Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.9 miles away 5 - Very good 17 November 2025

Questions about N R Patel

What is N R Patel's food hygiene rating?

N R Patel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Enfield Council on 21 September 2023.

Is N R Patel 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 N R Patel last inspected?

N R Patel was last inspected on 21 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Enfield Council rather than by the business.

What did the inspector find at N R Patel?

The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 N R Patel compare to other places in Enfield?

59% of the 2,114 rated food businesses in Enfield hold the top rating of 5, and N R Patel is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Enfield Council inspects N R Patel 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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