Health First food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Brent
Health First holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 August 2024, 22 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: 644 Kingsbury Road, London, NW9 9HN
How it compares in Brent
That puts Health First 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% | ← Health First | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Health First 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 Health First, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Alwan Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 December 2025 |
| Alwan Sweets & Nuts Retailers - other | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 December 2025 |
| Alwan Butchery Retailers - other | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| Atlas Food (Landmark) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| AFC and Cafe Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2025 |
| AS Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
Questions about Health First
What is Health First's food hygiene rating?
Health First has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brent Council on 17 August 2024.
Is Health First 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Health First last inspected?
Health First was last inspected on 17 August 2024, 22 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 Health First?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Health First compare to other places in Brent?
74% of the 2,224 rated food businesses in Brent hold the top rating of 5, and Health First is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brent Council inspects Health First 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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