The Griffin food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Barnet
The Griffin 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
This is a fresh result: The Griffin was inspected on 14 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Griffin 1262 High Road London, N20 9HH
How it compares in Barnet
In Barnet, 60% of rated places manage a 5, so The Griffin 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% | ← The Griffin | |
| 3 out of 5 | 225 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 84 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 514 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 The Griffin 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 Griffin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayleaf Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2022 |
| Baxendale Woodside Home Caring Premises | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Aark Cigars & Wines Retailers - other | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| All Saints Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Academy 4 Kids Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Alexanders Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Asil Bistro Kitchen Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
Questions about The Griffin
What is The Griffin's food hygiene rating?
The Griffin has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Barnet Council on 14 May 2026.
Is The Griffin 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 Griffin last inspected?
The Griffin was last inspected on 14 May 2026, a month 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 The Griffin?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Griffin compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,353 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, while The Griffin holds a 4. 574 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects The Griffin 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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