Food Hygiene Ratings in Hillingdon

2,230 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.3 out of 5. 65.4% rated "very good".

2,230
Businesses
4.3/5
Average Rating
99
Rated 0 or 1
65.4%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good65.4%1,295
Good17.2%340
Satisfactory9.9%196
Improvement Needed2.5%49
Major Improvement4.0%79
Urgent Improvement1.0%20

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen62327.9%
Retailers - other58326.1%
Takeaway/sandwich shop28913.0%
Caring Premises1456.5%
School/college/university1386.2%
Other catering premises1366.1%
Pub/bar/nightclub1285.7%
Retailers - supermarkets/hyper673.0%

Food hygiene ratings in Hillingdon are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

Hillingdon currently has 2,230 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,979 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 65.4% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.3 out of 5. There are currently 99 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Afghan BitesUB7 7BY0Feb 25, 2025
Caretta CarettaUB8 1JX0Jul 18, 2025
Chaii PotUB8 1LA0Jan 26, 2026
ChaskoraUB7 7DD0Feb 14, 2025
Coat of Many ColoursUB3 2LT0Apr 29, 2025
Golden GrillUB7 7BD0Aug 18, 2025
Harmondsworth Village StoreUB7 0AQ0Mar 24, 2025
Hillingdon News N BoozeUB10 9DA0Apr 28, 2025
KK ChickenUB7 7LT0Jan 28, 2026
Munchie bitesUB4 0RU0Nov 25, 2025
Nat CoutureUB3 3EF0May 22, 2025
Rail Road CafeUB7 7QG0Feb 04, 2026
Royal Jade InnUB4 9NS0Aug 13, 2025
Shahi BiryaniUB8 1JN0May 07, 2025
Sikh TempleUB3 1AQ0Jan 14, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Hillingdon have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 1,295 food businesses in Hillingdon with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 65.4% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Hillingdon?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Hillingdon?+

Inspection frequency in Hillingdon depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies