Mega Food Centre food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Barnet
Mega Food Centre holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Mega Food Centre was inspected on 8 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 179 Ballards Lane London, N3 1LP
How it compares in Barnet
In Barnet, 60% of rated places manage a 5, so Mega Food Centre sits behind roughly 1,423 nearby businesses. 24% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,423 | 60% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 574 | 24% | ← Mega Food Centre | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Mega Food Centre 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 Mega Food Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A - Z Grocers Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Annie's Freehouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2021 |
| B Green Retailers - other | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2022 |
| Basilico Takeaway/sandwich shop | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Boulangerie Bon Matin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Betty's Bike Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Baytree Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Bluebelles Of Portobello Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
Questions about Mega Food Centre
What is Mega Food Centre's food hygiene rating?
Mega Food Centre has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Barnet Council on 8 June 2026.
Is Mega Food Centre safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mega Food Centre last inspected?
Mega Food Centre was last inspected on 8 June 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 Mega Food Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mega Food Centre compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,354 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, while Mega Food Centre holds a 4. 574 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects Mega Food Centre 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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