Varanda Brazil (JG&RV Ltd) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Brent
Varanda Brazil (JG&RV Ltd) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 1 August 2025, 11 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: 161 High Road, London, NW10 2SG
How it compares in Brent
In Brent, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Varanda Brazil (JG&RV Ltd) 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% | ← Varanda Brazil (JG&RV Ltd) | |
| 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 Varanda Brazil (JG&RV Ltd) 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 Varanda Brazil (JG&RV Ltd), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alloush Fruits & Vegetables Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2023 |
| Al Sham Market Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Alosra Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Al-Sham Roastery Retailers - other | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| 1 Life Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| A F G Bazaar Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Aljazira General Store Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Abbey Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
Questions about Varanda Brazil (JG&RV Ltd)
What is Varanda Brazil (JG&RV Ltd)'s food hygiene rating?
Varanda Brazil (JG&RV Ltd) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Brent Council on 1 August 2025.
Is Varanda Brazil (JG&RV Ltd) 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Varanda Brazil (JG&RV Ltd) last inspected?
Varanda Brazil (JG&RV Ltd) was last inspected on 1 August 2025, 11 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 Varanda Brazil (JG&RV Ltd)?
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 Varanda Brazil (JG&RV Ltd) compare to other places in Brent?
74% of the 2,224 rated food businesses in Brent hold the top rating of 5, while Varanda Brazil (JG&RV Ltd) holds a 4. 333 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Brent Council inspects Varanda Brazil (JG&RV Ltd) 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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