Pat's Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Harrow
Pat's Off Licence 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
The rating dates from 27 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: 1 Station Parade, Northolt Road, HA2 8HB
How it compares in Harrow
In Harrow, 61% of rated places manage a 5, so Pat's Off Licence sits behind roughly 951 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 951 | 61% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 360 | 23% | ← Pat's Off Licence | |
| 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 330 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 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 Pat's Off Licence 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 Pat's Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd. Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Ambala Foods Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Abis Supermarket Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Alpine Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Adam's Burgers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Best Booze Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| Alwalyma Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
Questions about Pat's Off Licence
What is Pat's Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
Pat's Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Harrow Council on 27 September 2023.
Is Pat's Off Licence 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 Pat's Off Licence last inspected?
Pat's Off Licence was last inspected on 27 September 2023, 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 Pat's Off Licence?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Pat's Off Licence compare to other places in Harrow?
61% of the 1,553 rated food businesses in Harrow hold the top rating of 5, while Pat's Off Licence holds a 4. 360 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Harrow Council inspects Pat's Off Licence 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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