Age UK Barnet food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Barnet
Age UK Barnet holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The care premises met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 11 October 2021, more than 4 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: The Ann Owens Centre Oak Lane London, N2 8LT
How it compares in Barnet
In Barnet, 60% of rated places manage a 5, so Age UK Barnet sits behind roughly 1,997 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,423 | 60% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 574 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 226 | 10% | ← Age UK Barnet | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Age UK Barnet 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 Age UK Barnet, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archer Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Albanian Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2022 |
| All Saints Church Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2022 |
| 3R Express Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| B Green Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2022 |
| Atariya Foods Finchley Shop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Annie's Freehouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2021 |
| Basilico Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
Questions about Age UK Barnet
What is Age UK Barnet's food hygiene rating?
Age UK Barnet has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Barnet Council on 11 October 2021.
Is Age UK Barnet safe to eat at?
A 3 means the care premises met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Age UK Barnet last inspected?
Age UK Barnet was last inspected on 11 October 2021, more than 4 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 Age UK Barnet?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Age UK Barnet compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,354 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, while Age UK Barnet holds a 3. 226 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects Age UK Barnet 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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