Tropical Wholesale Retail food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Brent
Tropical Wholesale Retail 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 10 November 2023, 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: 473 Kingsbury Road, London, NW9 9EA
How it compares in Brent
In Brent, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Tropical Wholesale Retail 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% | ← Tropical Wholesale Retail | |
| 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 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 Tropical Wholesale Retail 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 Tropical Wholesale Retail, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alwan Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 December 2025 |
| Alwan Sweets & Nuts Retailers - other | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 December 2025 |
| Alwan Butchery Retailers - other | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Atlas Food (Landmark) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Avane Cloud Kitchen (Unit 29) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| AFC and Cafe Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2025 |
Questions about Tropical Wholesale Retail
What is Tropical Wholesale Retail's food hygiene rating?
Tropical Wholesale Retail has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Brent Council on 10 November 2023.
Is Tropical Wholesale Retail 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 Tropical Wholesale Retail last inspected?
Tropical Wholesale Retail was last inspected on 10 November 2023, 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 Tropical Wholesale Retail?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Tropical Wholesale Retail compare to other places in Brent?
74% of the 2,224 rated food businesses in Brent hold the top rating of 5, while Tropical Wholesale Retail holds a 4. 333 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Brent Council inspects Tropical Wholesale Retail 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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