Harrow Sports Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Harrow
Harrow Sports Bar holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 21 February 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: 399 Northolt Road, South Harrow, HA2 8JE
How it compares in Harrow
A 2 is rare: only 63 of 1,551 rated places in Harrow score this low, about one in 25. By contrast 61% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 951 | 61% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 358 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 147 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 63 | 4% | ← Harrow Sports Bar | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Harrow Sports Bar the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. 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 Harrow Sports Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd. Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Ambala Foods Ltd Retailers - other | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Abis Supermarket Other catering premises | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Adam's Burgers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Best Booze Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| Alpine Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Aavjo express, Unit 5, South Harrow Market Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
Questions about Harrow Sports Bar
What is Harrow Sports Bar's food hygiene rating?
Harrow Sports Bar has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Harrow Council on 21 February 2024.
Is Harrow Sports Bar safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub 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 Harrow Sports Bar last inspected?
Harrow Sports Bar was last inspected on 21 February 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 Harrow Sports Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Harrow Sports Bar compare to other places in Harrow?
61% of the 1,551 rated food businesses in Harrow hold the top rating of 5, while Harrow Sports Bar holds a 2. 63 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Harrow Council inspects Harrow Sports Bar 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 Harrow, 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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Understanding this rating
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