Blue Check food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Brent
Blue Check 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
This is a fresh result: Blue Check was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 12-13 Empire Parade, Empire Way, Wembley, HA9 0RQ
How it compares in Brent
That puts Blue Check 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% | ← Blue Check | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Blue Check 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 Blue Check, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfa Internet Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Angus Burgers Ltd and Kai Sushi by Angus Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Arena Express Retailers - other | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2024 |
| 11 Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Arena Mini Mart Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Ark Academy Nursery, Primary, Secondary & Sixth Form Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Afrikana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Amorino Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
Questions about Blue Check
What is Blue Check's food hygiene rating?
Blue Check has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brent Council on 19 May 2026.
Is Blue Check 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 Blue Check last inspected?
Blue Check was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month 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 Blue Check?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blue Check compare to other places in Brent?
74% of the 2,224 rated food businesses in Brent hold the top rating of 5, and Blue Check is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brent Council inspects Blue Check 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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