What is the average food hygiene rating in Harrow?

The average food hygiene rating in Harrow is 4.37 out of 5, across 1,542 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Harrow compare with the national average for food hygiene?

61.3% of rated premises in Harrow hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 18.4 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Harrow 315 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Harrow have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

945 food businesses in Harrow hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 61.3% of the 1,542 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Harrow have a low hygiene rating?

94 food businesses in Harrow are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 5 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Harrow food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Harrow (1,867 establishments on record, 1,542 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Harrow

In Harrow, 61.3% of 1,542 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.37/5. These figures cover 1,867 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Harrow has 945 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,542 rated premises (61.3%). 94 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

5★ share: 61.3%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -18.4 pp
National rank: 315 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Harrow

5★ Very Good

945 (61.3%)

4★ Good

359 (23.3%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

144 (9.3%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

63 (4.1%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

26 (1.7%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

5 (0.3%)

Plus 271 awaiting inspection and 54 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 271 awaiting inspection and 54 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Harrow: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Harrow?: The average food hygiene rating in Harrow is 4.37 out of 5, across 1,542 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Harrow compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 61.3% of rated premises in Harrow hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 18.4 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Harrow 315 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Harrow have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 945 food businesses in Harrow hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 61.3% of the 1,542 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Harrow have a low hygiene rating?: 94 food businesses in Harrow are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 5 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Harrow food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Harrow (1,867 establishments on record, 1,542 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Harrow

Top-rated places in Harrow

TescoRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Tesco Local, 303-305 Station Road · HA1 2TA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
Boulevard ClubPub/bar/nightclub · 243A Kenton Lane, Harrow · HA3 8RP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Harmony NurseryCaring Premises · 275 Kings Road, Harrow · HA2 9LG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Harrow Day Nursery and MontessoriCaring Premises · St Georges Church Hall, Pinner View · HA1 4RJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Lunchtime Company LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Marlborough Primary School, Marlborough Hill · HA1 1UJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
TescoRetailers - other · Tesco Extra, 221 Alexandra Avenue · HA2 9DL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
GoldcraftImporters/Exporters · Unit 1a, Neptune Road · HA1 4HX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
THE DESSERT SHOP LIMITEDOther catering premises · Unit 18 273 Station Road, Harrow · HA1 2TB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Busy Bees HarrowCaring Premises · HA1
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Imran superstoreRetailers - other · 13 Headstone Drive, Wealdstone · HA3 5QX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Simpsons Chicken& PizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 2 High Street, Wealdstone · HA3 7AA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Taco BellRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 362 Station Road, Harrow · HA1 2DE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026

Places needing improvement in Harrow

JAN Z FOOD LTDRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 1A High Street, Wealdstone Harrow · HA3 5BY
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 July 2025
Kabul Korner Restaurant & TakeawayRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 262 High Road, Harrow · HA3 7BB
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 June 2025
ElvaqueroTakeaway/sandwich shop · 84 St Anns Road, Harrow · HA1 1JX
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 November 2025
AwadhRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 84 St Anns Road · HA1 1JX
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 November 2025
Mannu Food and WineRetailers - other · 113 Headstone Road, Harrow · HA1 1PG
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 May 2026
AS Super LtdRetailers - other · 179 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware · HA8 5EH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 May 2026
BUN N ROLL XPRESS LTDTakeaway/sandwich shop · 4B South Harrow Market Northolt Road, South Harrow · HA2 0EU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 March 2026
Long Elmes SupermarketRetailers - other · 241 Long Elmes, Harrow Weald · HA3 6LE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 March 2022

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,867 real Food Standards Agency records for Harrow, of which 1,542 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.