What is the average food hygiene rating in Hounslow?

The average food hygiene rating in Hounslow is 4.59 out of 5, across 1,860 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

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

72.5% of rated premises in Hounslow hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 7.2 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Hounslow 260 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 Hounslow have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,348 food businesses in Hounslow hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 72.5% of the 1,860 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 19 May 2026.

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

50 food businesses in Hounslow are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 4 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 Hounslow food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Hounslow (2,243 establishments on record, 1,860 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 Hounslow

In Hounslow, 72.5% of 1,860 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.59/5. These figures cover 2,243 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Hounslow has 1,348 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,860 rated premises (72.5%). 50 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 19 May 2026.

5★ share: 72.5%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -7.2 pp
National rank: 260 / 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 Hounslow

5★ Very Good

1,348 (72.5%)

4★ Good

336 (18.1%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

126 (6.8%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

37 (2%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

9 (0.5%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

4 (0.2%)

Plus 289 awaiting inspection and 94 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 289 awaiting inspection and 94 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Hounslow: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Hounslow?: The average food hygiene rating in Hounslow is 4.59 out of 5, across 1,860 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Hounslow compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 72.5% of rated premises in Hounslow hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 7.2 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Hounslow 260 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 Hounslow have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,348 food businesses in Hounslow hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 72.5% of the 1,860 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 19 May 2026.
How many food businesses in Hounslow have a low hygiene rating?: 50 food businesses in Hounslow are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 4 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 Hounslow food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Hounslow (2,243 establishments on record, 1,860 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 Hounslow

TW3470 places · 56.7% 5★

Top-rated places in Hounslow

Arthur'sRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Foyer Ground Floor Barley Mow Centre, 10 Barley Mow Passage, Chiswick · W4 4PH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Fairyland NurseryCaring Premises · 1 Barley Mow Passage, Chiswick · W4 4PH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Rhythm & BrewsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 22 Walpole Gardens, Chiswick · W4 4HG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Nara ThaiRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 6 Turnham Green Terrace, Chiswick · W4 1QP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
Unity Cafe (BM caterers)School/college/university · Building 12 Ground Floor Chiswick Park, 566 Chiswick High Road, Chiswick · W4 5YB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
Heavenly DessertsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 1 Smithy Lane, Hounslow · TW3 1EH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026
GreggsRetailers - other · 181 High Street, Hounslow · TW3 1BL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026
Flameworks / Flametiffin / Baghban Peri PeriRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 443 Great West Road, Hounslow · TW5 0BY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026
Berkeley Academy (Wilson Jones Catering)School/college/university · Berkeley School, Cranford Lane, Hounslow · TW5 9HQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 May 2026
Hounslow Heath I & N SchoolSchool/college/university · Hounslow Heath Infant And Nursery School, Martindale Road, Hounslow · TW4 7HE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 May 2026
Wilson Jones Catering @ Hounslow Heath Junior SchoolSchool/college/university · Hounslow Heath Junior School, Selwyn Close, Hounslow · TW4 7BD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 May 2026
Heathrow Kebab CentreRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 776 Bath Road, Hounslow · TW5 9TY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Hounslow

Nil LebaneseTakeaway/sandwich shop · 405 Chiswick High Road, Chiswick · W4 4AR
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 April 2026
Food with Love CIC (Ltd.)Other catering premises · TW7
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 February 2026
Madras SpicyTakeaway/sandwich shop · 85 Kingsley Road, Hounslow · TW3 4AH
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 April 2026
Laziz Fresh and HalalRetailers - other · 185-187 High Street, Hounslow · TW3 1BL
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 July 2025
Tasty KoreaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 115 Chiswick High Road, Chiswick · W4 2ED
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 February 2026
Charcoal Lebanese GrillTakeaway/sandwich shop · 181 Twickenham Road, Isleworth · TW7 6AB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 December 2025
Mleczko DelicatesyRetailers - other · 780 Bath Road, Hounslow · TW5 9SL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 March 2026
BulgarcheRetailers - other · 89 Bedfont Lane, Feltham · TW14 9BH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 March 2025

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 2,243 real Food Standards Agency records for Hounslow, of which 1,860 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.