Horn of Africa Community Centre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Brent
Horn of Africa Community Centre holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 3 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 103 High Street, London, NW10 4TS
How it compares in Brent
In Brent, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Horn of Africa Community Centre sits behind roughly 1,987 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,654 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 333 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 123 | 6% | ← Horn of Africa Community Centre | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Horn of Africa Community Centre 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 Horn of Africa Community Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acougue do Gaucho - Ki Carne Brazilian Beef Retailers - other | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Albi Ison Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| 1 Life Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| A F G Bazaar Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Aljazira General Store Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Al-Sham Roastery Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Albeit Alarabi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Al Sham Market Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
Questions about Horn of Africa Community Centre
What is Horn of Africa Community Centre's food hygiene rating?
Horn of Africa Community Centre has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Brent Council on 3 December 2024.
Is Horn of Africa Community Centre safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Horn of Africa Community Centre last inspected?
Horn of Africa Community Centre was last inspected on 3 December 2024, 19 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 Horn of Africa Community Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Horn of Africa Community Centre compare to other places in Brent?
74% of the 2,224 rated food businesses in Brent hold the top rating of 5, while Horn of Africa Community Centre holds a 3. 123 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Brent Council inspects Horn of Africa Community Centre 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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