Brent Mencap food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Brent
Brent Mencap holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 April 2024, 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: 379-381 High Road, London, NW10 2JR
How it compares in Brent
That puts Brent Mencap 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% | ← Brent Mencap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Brent Mencap 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 Brent Mencap, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Sham Roastery Retailers - other | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Al Sham Market Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| A F G Bazaar Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Aljazira General Store Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Alloush Fruits & Vegetables Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2023 |
| Alosra Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Aarush Newsagent Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| 1 Life Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
Questions about Brent Mencap
What is Brent Mencap's food hygiene rating?
Brent Mencap has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brent Council on 25 April 2024.
Is Brent Mencap 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Brent Mencap last inspected?
Brent Mencap was last inspected on 25 April 2024, more than 2 years 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 Brent Mencap?
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 Brent Mencap compare to other places in Brent?
74% of the 2,224 rated food businesses in Brent hold the top rating of 5, and Brent Mencap is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brent Council inspects Brent Mencap 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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