Sara Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Westminster
Sara Mini Market holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 31 August 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: Ground Floor 389 Harrow Road, London, W9 3NA
How it compares in Westminster
In Westminster, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Sara Mini Market sits behind roughly 4,511 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,663 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 848 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 393 | 8% | ← Sara Mini Market | |
| 2 out of 5 | 233 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 84 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 14 | <1% |
A further 446 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Sara Mini Market 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 Sara Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acklam 242 Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Acre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| 5dB Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Acres Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Accent Catering School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| 104 Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| Accent Catering at All Saints Catholic College School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
Questions about Sara Mini Market
What is Sara Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
Sara Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Westminster Council on 31 August 2023.
Is Sara Mini Market safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Sara Mini Market last inspected?
Sara Mini Market was last inspected on 31 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westminster Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sara Mini Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Sara Mini Market compare to other places in Westminster?
70% of the 5,235 rated food businesses in Westminster hold the top rating of 5, while Sara Mini Market holds a 3. 393 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Westminster Council inspects Sara Mini Market 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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