Centro Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Barnet
Centro Convenience Store 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 2 November 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: Station Building Great North Road London, N2 0NW
How it compares in Barnet
In Barnet, 60% of rated places manage a 5, so Centro Convenience Store sits behind roughly 1,423 nearby businesses. 24% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,423 | 60% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 574 | 24% | ← Centro Convenience Store | |
| 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 Very 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 Centro Convenience Store 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 Centro Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3R Express Retailers - other | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Archer Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| All Saints Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2022 |
| Amathus Drinks Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2023 |
| 7 To 11 Grocers Ltd Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
Questions about Centro Convenience Store
What is Centro Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Centro Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Barnet Council on 2 November 2022.
Is Centro Convenience Store 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 Centro Convenience Store last inspected?
Centro Convenience Store was last inspected on 2 November 2022, more than 3 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 Centro Convenience Store?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Centro Convenience Store compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,354 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, while Centro Convenience Store holds a 4. 574 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects Centro Convenience Store 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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