The Pied Piper food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Brent
The Pied Piper 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 14 November 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: 256 Church Lane, London, NW9 8SL
How it compares in Brent
That puts The Pied Piper 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% | ← The Pied Piper | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Pied Piper 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 The Pied Piper, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Seven Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Ark Academy Nursery, Primary, Secondary & Sixth Form Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Alwan Butchery Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| Ambassador Bakery Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Alwan Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 December 2025 |
| Alwan Sweets & Nuts Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 December 2025 |
Questions about The Pied Piper
What is The Pied Piper's food hygiene rating?
The Pied Piper has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brent Council on 14 November 2024.
Is The Pied Piper 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 The Pied Piper last inspected?
The Pied Piper was last inspected on 14 November 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 The Pied Piper?
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 The Pied Piper compare to other places in Brent?
74% of the 2,224 rated food businesses in Brent hold the top rating of 5, and The Pied Piper is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brent Council inspects The Pied Piper 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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