What is the average food hygiene rating in HA1?

The average food hygiene rating in the HA1 postcode area of Harrow is 4.37 out of 5, across 359 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in HA1 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

228 food businesses in the HA1 postcode area of Harrow hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 63.5% of the 359 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

How many food businesses in HA1 have a low hygiene rating?

26 food businesses in the HA1 postcode area of Harrow are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 3 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 HA1 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the HA1 postcode area of Harrow (446 establishments on record, 359 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 HA1

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the HA1 postcode area of Harrow hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.37/5, with 63.5% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 446 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

HA1 (Harrow) has 228 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 359 rated premises (63.5%). 26 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

Rating distribution in HA1

5★ Very Good

228 (63.5%)

4★ Good

76 (21.2%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

29 (8.1%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

15 (4.2%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

8 (2.2%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

3 (0.8%)

Plus 75 awaiting inspection and 12 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in HA1: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in HA1?: The average food hygiene rating in the HA1 postcode area of Harrow is 4.37 out of 5, across 359 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in HA1 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 228 food businesses in the HA1 postcode area of Harrow hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 63.5% of the 359 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.
How many food businesses in HA1 have a low hygiene rating?: 26 food businesses in the HA1 postcode area of Harrow are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 3 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 HA1 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the HA1 postcode area of Harrow (446 establishments on record, 359 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.

Top-rated places in HA1

TescoRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Tesco Local, 303-305 Station Road · HA1 2TA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 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
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
Taco BellRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 362 Station Road, Harrow · HA1 2DE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Redden NewsRetailers - other · Newsagent, Sudbury Hill Underground Station · HA1 3RA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Muffin BreakRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 6, St Anns Shopping Centre · HA1 1AS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
Wetherby House MontessoriCaring Premises · 43 Butler Avenue, Harrow · HA1 4EJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
Bright Start Day Care LtdCaring Premises · District Scout Activity Centre 1A Walton Road, Harrow · HA1 4UX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Juice FarmRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 21 273 Station Road, Harrow · HA1 2TB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026

Places needing improvement in HA1

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
Captain CodRetailers - other · 39 Station Road, Harrow · HA1 2UA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 May 2026
TIANA Fair Trade OrganicsImporters/Exporters · 9 Crystal Way, Harrow · HA1 2HP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 July 2025
Madina SupermarketRetailers - other · 61 Station Road, Harrow · HA1 2TY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 July 2025
TorosOther catering premises · 190-194 Station Road · HA1 2RH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 February 2026
Bollywood PaanRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 144 Station Road, HARROW · HA1 2RH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 October 2025

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 446 real Food Standards Agency records for the HA1 postcode area, of which 359 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.