A-Z Superstore food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Harrow
A-Z Superstore holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 25 March 2024, more than 2 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: 463 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow, HA2 9RY
How it compares in Harrow
In Harrow, 61% of rated places manage a 5, so A-Z Superstore sits behind roughly 951 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 951 | 61% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 358 | 23% | ← A-Z Superstore | |
| 3 out of 5 | 147 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 63 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 332 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 A-Z Superstore 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 A-Z Superstore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blippy's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Alexandras Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Adam's Burgers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Antalya Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Abis Supermarket Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Aavjo express, Unit 5, South Harrow Market Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Ambala Foods Ltd Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd. Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
Questions about A-Z Superstore
What is A-Z Superstore's food hygiene rating?
A-Z Superstore has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Harrow Council on 25 March 2024.
Is A-Z Superstore 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was A-Z Superstore last inspected?
A-Z Superstore was last inspected on 25 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harrow Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at A-Z Superstore?
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 A-Z Superstore compare to other places in Harrow?
61% of the 1,551 rated food businesses in Harrow hold the top rating of 5, while A-Z Superstore holds a 4. 358 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Harrow Council inspects A-Z Superstore 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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