Jowhar Restaurant food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Brent
Jowhar Restaurant holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 18 May 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: 64 Nicoll Road, London, NW10 9AS
How it compares in Brent
In Brent, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Jowhar Restaurant 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% | ← Jowhar Restaurant | |
| 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 Jowhar Restaurant 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 Jowhar Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acougue do Gaucho - Ki Carne Brazilian Beef Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| A F G Bazaar Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Aljazira General Store Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| 8 till 6 Eagle Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Albi Ison Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Albeit Alarabi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| 1 Life Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Al-Sham Roastery Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
Questions about Jowhar Restaurant
What is Jowhar Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Jowhar Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Brent Council on 18 May 2024.
Is Jowhar Restaurant 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Jowhar Restaurant last inspected?
Jowhar Restaurant was last inspected on 18 May 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 Jowhar Restaurant?
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 Jowhar Restaurant compare to other places in Brent?
74% of the 2,224 rated food businesses in Brent hold the top rating of 5, while Jowhar Restaurant holds a 4. 333 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Brent Council inspects Jowhar Restaurant 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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