The Gate food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Barnet
The Gate holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Gate was inspected on 26 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Gate 195 Barnet Road Barnet, EN5 3LA
How it compares in Barnet
That puts The Gate 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% | ← The Gate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 574 | 24% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Gate 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 Gate, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkley's Little Acorns Nursery School/college/university | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2022 |
| Blue Nest Montessori School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Barnet Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Bells Hill Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2026 |
| Barnet Lane Clinic Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| BP Clarendon Simply Food Connect Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Belmont Mill Hill Peparatory School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
Questions about The Gate
What is The Gate's food hygiene rating?
The Gate has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnet Council on 26 May 2026.
Is The Gate 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Gate last inspected?
The Gate was last inspected on 26 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 Gate?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Gate compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,354 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, and The Gate is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects The Gate 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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