Al Sham Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Brent
Al Sham Market holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 April 2026, 2 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: 214-218 High Road, London, NW10 2NX
How it compares in Brent
That puts Al Sham Market among the 1,654 places in Brent holding top marks, 74% 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 | 1,654 | 74% | ← Al Sham Market | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 333 | 15% | ||
| 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 Very 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 Al Sham 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 Al Sham Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Sham Roastery Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Alloush Fruits & Vegetables Retailers - other | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2023 |
| Alosra Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| A F G Bazaar Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Aljazira General Store Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| 1 Life Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Aarush Newsagent Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Abbey Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
Questions about Al Sham Market
What is Al Sham Market's food hygiene rating?
Al Sham Market has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brent Council on 22 April 2026.
Is Al Sham Market 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Al Sham Market last inspected?
Al Sham Market was last inspected on 22 April 2026, 2 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 Al Sham Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Al Sham Market compare to other places in Brent?
74% of the 2,224 rated food businesses in Brent hold the top rating of 5, and Al Sham Market is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brent Council inspects Al Sham 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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