Meera's Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Barnet
Meera's Express holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 October 2025, 8 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: 143 Ballards Lane London, N3 1LJ
How it compares in Barnet
That puts Meera's Express 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% | ← Meera's Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Meera's Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie's Freehouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2021 |
| B Green Retailers - other | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2022 |
| A - Z Grocers Retailers - other | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Basilico Takeaway/sandwich shop | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Bluebelles Of Portobello Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Betty's Bike Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Baytree Lodge Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Atariya Foods Finchley Shop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
Questions about Meera's Express
What is Meera's Express's food hygiene rating?
Meera's Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnet Council on 16 October 2025.
Is Meera's Express 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Meera's Express last inspected?
Meera's Express was last inspected on 16 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnet Council rather than by the business.
How does Meera's Express compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,354 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, and Meera's Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects Meera's Express 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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