The Popular Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Barnet
The Popular Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Popular Cafe was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 1268 High Road London, N20 9HH
How it compares in Barnet
That puts The Popular Cafe 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 Popular Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Popular Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayleaf Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2022 |
| Baxendale Woodside Home Caring Premises | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Aark Cigars & Wines Retailers - other | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| All Saints Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Academy 4 Kids Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Alexanders Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Asil Bistro Kitchen Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
Questions about The Popular Cafe
What is The Popular Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Popular Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnet Council on 19 May 2026.
Is The Popular Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Popular Cafe last inspected?
The Popular Cafe was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnet Council rather than by the business.
How does The Popular Cafe compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,354 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, and The Popular Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects The Popular Cafe 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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