Sidney's Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Brent
Sidney's Off Licence 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 7 December 2022, more than 3 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: 216 Ealing Road, Wembley, HA0 4QG
How it compares in Brent
In Brent, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Sidney's Off Licence 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% | ← Sidney's Off Licence | |
| 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 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 Sidney's Off Licence 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 Sidney's Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alperton Stationary Shop and Post Office Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Ambala Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| A Perfect Start (Redhot Dragon Ltd) Caring Premises | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Adam's Pizza & Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Alperton Upper Community School- Aramark Limited School/college/university | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Amols Vada Pav Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Alperton Lower Community School- Aramark Limited School/college/university | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| (Kitchen 2) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
Questions about Sidney's Off Licence
What is Sidney's Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
Sidney's Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Brent Council on 7 December 2022.
Is Sidney's Off Licence 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 Sidney's Off Licence last inspected?
Sidney's Off Licence was last inspected on 7 December 2022, more than 3 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 Sidney's Off Licence?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Sidney's Off Licence compare to other places in Brent?
74% of the 2,224 rated food businesses in Brent hold the top rating of 5, while Sidney's Off Licence holds a 4. 333 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Brent Council inspects Sidney's Off Licence 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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