Omega Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Brent
Omega Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 February 2025, 16 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: 22 Waterloo Road, London, NW2 7UH
How it compares in Brent
That puts Omega Cafe 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% | ← Omega Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Omega Cafe 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 Omega Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aplomb Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Admiral Casino- Neasden Lane Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Ambassador Bakery Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Abracadabra Preschool Nursery School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2019 |
| Abbey Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| 24 Seven Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
Questions about Omega Cafe
What is Omega Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Omega Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brent Council on 12 February 2025.
Is Omega Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Omega Cafe last inspected?
Omega Cafe was last inspected on 12 February 2025, 16 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 Omega Cafe?
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 Omega Cafe compare to other places in Brent?
74% of the 2,224 rated food businesses in Brent hold the top rating of 5, and Omega Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brent Council inspects Omega Cafe 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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