Food hygiene ratings in Cowley
There are 26 food businesses in Cowley with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Hillingdon Council. One more is awaiting a first inspection, or is exempt because it handles too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Cowley
56% of rated businesses in Cowley hold the top score of 5, and 76% hold a 4 or better. 2 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Hillingdon as a whole, 64% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Cowley does worse, by 8 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 14 | 56% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 5 | 20% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 4 | 16% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | 4% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | 4% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Cowley
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Karma Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 June 2026 |
| The Crown Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 6 January 2026 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Cowley
How many food businesses in Cowley have a hygiene rating?
26 food businesses in Cowley have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Hillingdon Council. 25 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Cowley?
56% of rated businesses in Cowley hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Cowley?
2 food businesses in Cowley hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 1 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Cowley?
Environmental health officers at Hillingdon Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in Hillingdon
- Hayes 508 places
- Uxbridge 404 places
- Ruislip 273 places
- London Heathrow Airport 153 places
- Northwood 151 places
- West Drayton 140 places
- Eastcote 100 places
- Ickenham 61 places
Food businesses in Cowley
- AVI Convenience Store 4 - Good
- Burger Maxx 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Butterflies Pre-school 5 - Very good
- Canopy Vine Lodge 5 - Very good
- Cowley Fish Bar 5 - Very good
- Cowley Inn 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Cowley News 5 - Very good
- Cowley Post Office 5 - Very good
- Farmfoods 5 - Very good
- Herbies Pizza 5 - Very good
- Karma Lounge 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Lady Marmalade 5 - Very good
- Lee Garden Oriental Express 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Leeways Grocer & off licence 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Loco JH Food and Wine Ltd 5 - Very good
- Nagpal Food, Wines & Spirits 4 - Good
- Never Land Nursery Ltd 5 - Very good
- Oak Farm Leisure Exempt
- Smashdown Guys, Briyummy, Chido Mexicanos, Pretty treats, Loaded Box 5 - Very good
- Stapletons Wholesale 5 - Very good
- Tesco 4 - Good
- The 3 Steps 5 - Very good
- The Crown Public House 2 - Some improvement necessary
- The Espresso Bakery 4 - Good
- The Innovate Day Centre CIC 5 - Very good
- Theo's Cafe 4 - Good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.