The Shawl Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Harrow
The Shawl Public House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 June 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: 320 Northolt Road, South Harrow, HA2 8EE
How it compares in Harrow
In Harrow, 61% of rated places manage a 5, so The Shawl Public House sits behind roughly 951 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 951 | 61% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 358 | 23% | ← The Shawl Public House | |
| 3 out of 5 | 147 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 63 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 332 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Shawl Public House 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 Shawl Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambala Foods Ltd Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Abis Supermarket Other catering premises | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd. Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Adam's Burgers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Aavjo express, Unit 5, South Harrow Market Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Best Booze Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| Alpine Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
Questions about The Shawl Public House
What is The Shawl Public House's food hygiene rating?
The Shawl Public House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Harrow Council on 18 June 2024.
Is The Shawl Public House 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Shawl Public House last inspected?
The Shawl Public House was last inspected on 18 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harrow Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Shawl Public House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Shawl Public House compare to other places in Harrow?
61% of the 1,551 rated food businesses in Harrow hold the top rating of 5, while The Shawl Public House holds a 4. 358 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Harrow Council inspects The Shawl Public House 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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