Hilal Food Centre food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Camden
Hilal Food Centre holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 1 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 322-324 Kilburn High Road, NW6 2QN
How it compares in Camden
In Camden, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Hilal Food Centre sits behind roughly 2,646 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,989 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 657 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 457 | 14% | ← Hilal Food Centre | |
| 2 out of 5 | 127 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 93 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 55 | 2% |
A further 919 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 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 Hilal 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 Hilal Food Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Saha Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Abi's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Acol Bridge Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2023 |
| Al-Warith Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Acol Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
| 12TH Street Burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
Questions about Hilal Food Centre
What is Hilal Food Centre's food hygiene rating?
Hilal Food Centre has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Camden Council on 1 November 2024.
Is Hilal Food Centre safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Hilal Food Centre last inspected?
Hilal Food Centre was last inspected on 1 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Camden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hilal 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hilal Food Centre compare to other places in Camden?
59% of the 3,378 rated food businesses in Camden hold the top rating of 5, while Hilal Food Centre holds a 3. 457 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Camden Council inspects Hilal 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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