Jantar Polish Deli food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Barnet
Jantar Polish Deli holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 24 February 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 18 Sentinel Square London, NW4 2EL
How it compares in Barnet
A 1 is rare: only 44 of 2,353 rated places in Barnet score this low, about one in 53. By contrast 60% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,423 | 60% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 574 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 225 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 84 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ← Jantar Polish Deli | |
| 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 Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Jantar Polish Deli the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Jantar Polish Deli, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B Kosher Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2021 |
| Atari-Tei Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Age UK Barnet Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Auntie Anne's Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Accessory World Gg LTD Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2021 |
| Atariya Foods Golders Green Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Abracadabra Preschool Nursery School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2019 |
Questions about Jantar Polish Deli
What is Jantar Polish Deli's food hygiene rating?
Jantar Polish Deli has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Barnet Council on 24 February 2026.
Is Jantar Polish Deli safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Jantar Polish Deli last inspected?
Jantar Polish Deli was last inspected on 24 February 2026, 4 months 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 Jantar Polish Deli?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Jantar Polish Deli compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,353 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, while Jantar Polish Deli holds a 1. 44 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects Jantar Polish Deli 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Barnet, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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