The Colindale Foodbank food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Barnet
The Colindale Foodbank holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 January 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Trinity Church Avion Crescent London, NW9 5QY
How it compares in Barnet
That puts The Colindale Foodbank 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 Colindale Foodbank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 574 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 225 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 84 | 4% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Colindale Foodbank 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 The Colindale Foodbank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnet Food Share Coop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2019 |
| Beaufort Park Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Beaufort Fresh Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2022 |
| Angel Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Abracadabra Preschool Nursery School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Abracadabra Preschool Nursery (Millhill) School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Annunciation Church Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2022 |
| Annunciation RC Infant School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
Questions about The Colindale Foodbank
What is The Colindale Foodbank's food hygiene rating?
The Colindale Foodbank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnet Council on 29 January 2026.
Is The Colindale Foodbank 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Colindale Foodbank last inspected?
The Colindale Foodbank was last inspected on 29 January 2026, 5 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 The Colindale Foodbank?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Colindale Foodbank compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,353 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, and The Colindale Foodbank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects The Colindale Foodbank 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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