Martell Guest House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Barnet
Martell Guest House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 March 2022, 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: Martell Guest House 27 The Ridgeway London, NW11 8QP
How it compares in Barnet
That puts Martell Guest House 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% | ← Martell Guest House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 574 | 24% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Martell Guest House 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 Martell Guest House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andi's Nursery - Hoop Lane Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Andi's Nursery - Finchley Road School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Alyth Kindergarten Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Accessory World Gg LTD Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2021 |
| All Saints Jmi School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Abracadabra Preschool Nursery School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2019 |
| Accent Catering School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Arthur's Coffee And Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
Questions about Martell Guest House
What is Martell Guest House's food hygiene rating?
Martell Guest House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnet Council on 21 March 2022.
Is Martell Guest House 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Martell Guest House last inspected?
Martell Guest House was last inspected on 21 March 2022, 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 Martell Guest House?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Martell Guest House compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,353 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, and Martell Guest House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects Martell Guest House 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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