Esfahan Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Barnet
Esfahan Supermarket holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 December 2025, 7 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: 374 Ballards Lane London, N12 0EE
How it compares in Barnet
That puts Esfahan Supermarket 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% | ← Esfahan Supermarket | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Esfahan Supermarket 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 Esfahan Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bro's Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Aldi Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Arts Depot Other catering premises | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Amores Oriental Mart Retailers - other | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| AM 2 PM Retailers - other | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
| Apollo Bakery Retailers - other | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Bim's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
| Acacia Lodge Caring Premises | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
Questions about Esfahan Supermarket
What is Esfahan Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Esfahan Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnet Council on 10 December 2025.
Is Esfahan Supermarket 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Esfahan Supermarket last inspected?
Esfahan Supermarket was last inspected on 10 December 2025, 7 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 Esfahan Supermarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Esfahan Supermarket compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,354 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, and Esfahan Supermarket is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects Esfahan Supermarket 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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