The Orbit food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Brent
The Orbit holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 14 April 2025, 14 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: 157 Cricklewood Broadway, London, NW2 3HY
How it compares in Brent
In Brent, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so The Orbit 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% | ← The Orbit | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Orbit 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 Orbit, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bees BBQ Mobile caterer | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Abyssinia Restaurant and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Alhaji Suya Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Amouage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2017 |
| Abbey Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Angie's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2024 |
| Ann's Community Shop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| All Saints Jmi School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
Questions about The Orbit
What is The Orbit's food hygiene rating?
The Orbit has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Brent Council on 14 April 2025.
Is The Orbit 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Orbit last inspected?
The Orbit was last inspected on 14 April 2025, 14 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 Orbit?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Orbit compare to other places in Brent?
74% of the 2,224 rated food businesses in Brent hold the top rating of 5, while The Orbit holds a 4. 333 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Brent Council inspects The Orbit 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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