Food Hygiene Ratings in Hillingdon

2,253 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.3 out of 5. 63.5% rated "very good".

2,253
Businesses
4.3/5
Average Rating
109
Rated 0 or 1
63.5%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good63.5%1,269
Good18.3%366
Satisfactory10.5%209
Improvement Needed2.2%44
Major Improvement4.8%95
Urgent Improvement0.7%14

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen62327.7%
Retailers - other57925.7%
Takeaway/sandwich shop28312.6%
Other catering premises1526.7%
Caring Premises1486.6%
School/college/university1376.1%
Pub/bar/nightclub1245.5%
Mobile caterer733.2%

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. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. 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.

The source snapshot contains 2,253 registered food businesses for Hillingdon. Of these, 1,997 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 63.5% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.3 out of 5. The snapshot contains 109 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.

Source snapshots

Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Chutneys Indian TakeawayUB8 2LX0Aug 20, 2026
Five Rivers BarUB4 0RJ0Aug 18, 2026
Hilac RestaurantUB3 3EW0Feb 09, 2026
Joyes ChickenUB3 1LS0Aug 06, 2026
Little ShirazUB3 4DD0Aug 27, 2026
Mamma Mia Pizza & KebabsUB8 3SH0Jul 06, 2026
Munchie bitesUB4 0RU0Nov 25, 2025
Nat CoutureUB3 3EF0May 22, 2025
Park Shahri Naw RestaurantUB3 1LJ0Jan 14, 2026
Sams Chicken & PizzaUB3 4NS0Mar 17, 2026
Shahi BiryaniUB8 1JN0Aug 17, 2026
Sheger CafeUB3 3EF0Aug 10, 2026
Taste of AfghanistanUB10 0NS0Feb 10, 2026
West London Somaliland CentreUB3 2HR0Feb 26, 2026
AchariUB7 0HU1Mar 04, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Hillingdon have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 1,269 food businesses in Hillingdon with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 63.5% 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