Elephant Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Barnet
Elephant Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 April 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: Elephant Inn 283 Ballards Lane London, N12 8NR
How it compares in Barnet
That puts Elephant Inn among the 1,423 places in Barnet holding top marks, 60% 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 | 1,423 | 60% | ← Elephant Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 574 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 226 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 84 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 513 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 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 Elephant Inn 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 Elephant Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baytree Lodge Caring Premises | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Arts Depot Other catering premises | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Aldi Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| AM 2 PM Retailers - other | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
| Amores Oriental Mart Retailers - other | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| 2 Bro's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Betty's Bike Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Atariya Foods Finchley Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
Questions about Elephant Inn
What is Elephant Inn's food hygiene rating?
Elephant Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnet Council on 25 April 2024.
Is Elephant Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Elephant Inn last inspected?
Elephant Inn was last inspected on 25 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnet Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Elephant Inn?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Elephant Inn compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,354 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, and Elephant Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects Elephant Inn 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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