John Line food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Brent
John Line 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 24 January 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 1038 Harrow Road, London, NW10 5NN
How it compares in Brent
In Brent, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so John Line sits behind roughly 1,654 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,654 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 333 | 15% | ← John Line | |
| 3 out of 5 | 123 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 264 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 John Line 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 John Line, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albi Ison Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Acai Carioca Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| 1 Life Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Acougue do Gaucho - Ki Carne Brazilian Beef Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Accent Catering School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| 5dB Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Accent Catering at All Saints Catholic College School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
Questions about John Line
What is John Line's food hygiene rating?
John Line has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Brent Council on 24 January 2025.
Is John Line 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 John Line last inspected?
John Line was last inspected on 24 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brent Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at John Line?
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 John Line compare to other places in Brent?
74% of the 2,224 rated food businesses in Brent hold the top rating of 5, while John Line holds a 4. 333 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Brent Council inspects John Line 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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