Watford Road Convenience Store (Londis) food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Brent
Watford Road Convenience Store (Londis) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 April 2024, 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: 211 Watford Road, Harrow, HA1 3UA
How it compares in Brent
That puts Watford Road Convenience Store (Londis) 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% | ← Watford Road Convenience Store (Londis) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Watford Road Convenience Store (Londis) 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 Watford Road Convenience Store (Londis), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashutosh Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2020 |
| Advent Care Solutions Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
| Advent Care Solution Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2020 |
| Aramark UK Ltd - Canteen & The Forum Coffee Shop School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
Questions about Watford Road Convenience Store (Londis)
What is Watford Road Convenience Store (Londis)'s food hygiene rating?
Watford Road Convenience Store (Londis) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brent Council on 27 April 2024.
Is Watford Road Convenience Store (Londis) 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Watford Road Convenience Store (Londis) last inspected?
Watford Road Convenience Store (Londis) was last inspected on 27 April 2024, 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 Watford Road Convenience Store (Londis)?
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 Watford Road Convenience Store (Londis) compare to other places in Brent?
74% of the 2,224 rated food businesses in Brent hold the top rating of 5, and Watford Road Convenience Store (Londis) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brent Council inspects Watford Road Convenience Store (Londis) 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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