Food hygiene ratings in Cowley
There are 28 food businesses in Cowley with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Hillingdon Council. A further 3 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Cowley
56% of rated businesses in Cowley hold the top score of 5, and 72% hold a 4 or better. 4 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Hillingdon as a whole, 63% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Cowley does worse, by 7 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 14 | 56% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 4 | 16% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 3 | 12% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | 4% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 12% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Cowley
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Cowley Inn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 8 July 2026 |
| Karma Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 June 2026 |
| Theo's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 17 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?
28 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?
4 food businesses in Cowley hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 3 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 512 places
- Uxbridge 407 places
- Ruislip 270 places
- London Heathrow Airport 154 places
- Northwood 145 places
- West Drayton 140 places
- Eastcote 94 places
- Ickenham 62 places
Food businesses in Cowley
- Are You Jerkin Awaiting inspection
- 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 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Cowley News 5 - Very good
- Cowley Post Office 5 - Very good
- Farmfoods 5 - Very good
- GB SRS Brundavan Awaiting inspection
- 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 1 - Major improvement necessary
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.