Paradise By Way of Kensal Green food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Brent
Paradise By Way of Kensal Green holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 23 January 2026, 5 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: 19 Kilburn Lane, North Kensington, London, W10 4AE
How it compares in Brent
In Brent, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Paradise By Way of Kensal Green 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% | ← Paradise By Way of Kensal Green | |
| 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 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 Paradise By Way of Kensal Green 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 Paradise By Way of Kensal Green, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acai Carioca Takeaway/sandwich shop | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Accent Catering School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| 5dB Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Accent Catering at All Saints Catholic College School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Acre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Acklam 242 Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Adriana's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about Paradise By Way of Kensal Green
What is Paradise By Way of Kensal Green's food hygiene rating?
Paradise By Way of Kensal Green has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Brent Council on 23 January 2026.
Is Paradise By Way of Kensal Green 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Paradise By Way of Kensal Green last inspected?
Paradise By Way of Kensal Green was last inspected on 23 January 2026, 5 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 Paradise By Way of Kensal Green?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Paradise By Way of Kensal Green compare to other places in Brent?
74% of the 2,224 rated food businesses in Brent hold the top rating of 5, while Paradise By Way of Kensal Green holds a 4. 333 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Brent Council inspects Paradise By Way of Kensal Green 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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