Willow Farm General Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Westminster
Willow Farm General Stores 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 19 October 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: 26 Kilburn Lane, London, W10 4AA
How it compares in Westminster
That puts Willow Farm General Stores among the 3,663 places in Westminster holding top marks, 70% 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 | 3,663 | 70% | ← Willow Farm General Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 848 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 393 | 8% | ||
| 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 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 Willow Farm General Stores 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 Willow Farm General Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acai Carioca Takeaway/sandwich shop | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Accent Catering School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| 5dB Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Acre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Accent Catering at All Saints Catholic College School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Acklam 242 Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Al-Warith Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
Questions about Willow Farm General Stores
What is Willow Farm General Stores's food hygiene rating?
Willow Farm General Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westminster Council on 19 October 2022.
Is Willow Farm General Stores 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 Willow Farm General Stores last inspected?
Willow Farm General Stores was last inspected on 19 October 2022, more than 3 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 Willow Farm General Stores?
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 Willow Farm General Stores compare to other places in Westminster?
70% of the 5,235 rated food businesses in Westminster hold the top rating of 5, and Willow Farm General Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westminster Council inspects Willow Farm General Stores 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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