Food Hygiene Ratings in Hounslow

2,304 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 72.9% rated "very good".

2,304
Businesses
4.6/5
Average Rating
16
Rated 0 or 1
72.9%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good72.9%1,349
Good17.3%321
Satisfactory6.9%127
Improvement Needed2.1%38
Major Improvement0.7%13
Urgent Improvement0.2%3

Business types

Retailers - other64928.2%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen59625.9%
Takeaway/sandwich shop24110.5%
Other catering premises1757.6%
Mobile caterer1647.1%
Caring Premises1205.2%
School/college/university1084.7%
Pub/bar/nightclub1024.4%

Food hygiene ratings in Hounslow 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.

The source snapshot contains 2,304 registered food businesses for Hounslow. Of these, 1,851 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 72.9% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. The snapshot contains 16 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 snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
AAQA Charcoal GrillTW3 3PB0May 25, 2026
Food with Love CIC (Ltd.)TW7 0Feb 26, 2026
Nil LebaneseW4 4AR0Apr 01, 2026
Abbie's Afro Shop - Caribbean Groceries FoodTW3 1UA1Mar 30, 2026
BulgarcheTW14 9BH1Mar 07, 2025
Ceylon Bake HouseTW14 0JJ1Apr 09, 2026
Charcoal Lebanese GrillTW7 6AB1Dec 09, 2025
FalafelW4 3AG1Apr 13, 2026
Famous BiryaniTW14 0JJ1May 07, 2026
Italiano Pizza and Chicken ValleyTW7 4EP1Mar 10, 2026
ITS Convenient / Regal SpiceTW3 1NA1Nov 03, 2025
Jenny Cafe & KebabTW8 8AH1Nov 28, 2025
Mleczko DelicatesyTW5 9SL1Mar 26, 2026
Nass Fast FoodsTW5 0BY1Aug 19, 2025
Tasty KoreaW4 2ED1Feb 17, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Hounslow have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 1,349 food businesses in Hounslow with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 72.9% 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 Hounslow?+

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 Hounslow?+

Inspection frequency in Hounslow 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