Nat Jacobs food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Barnet
Nat Jacobs holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This rating dates from 5 September 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: The Promenade Edgwarebury Lane Edgware, HA8 7JZ
How it compares in Barnet
A 2 is rare: only 84 of 2,353 rated places in Barnet score this low, about one in 28. By contrast 60% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,423 | 60% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 574 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 225 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 84 | 4% | ← Nat Jacobs | |
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 514 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Nat Jacobs the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Nat Jacobs, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amaretto Ristorante & Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| At Nanas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Baskin Robbins Takeaway/sandwich shop | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2022 |
| Basar Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| ABC Kidz Caring Premises | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2022 |
| Aroma Caterers Ltd @ School/college/university | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Aviv Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Alcohol Delivery 24x7 / 24x7 Alcohol, Vape, cigarettes Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
Questions about Nat Jacobs
What is Nat Jacobs's food hygiene rating?
Nat Jacobs has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Barnet Council on 5 September 2024.
Is Nat Jacobs safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Nat Jacobs last inspected?
Nat Jacobs was last inspected on 5 September 2024, 22 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 Nat Jacobs?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Nat Jacobs compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,353 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, while Nat Jacobs holds a 2. 84 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects Nat Jacobs 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Barnet, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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