Acton Oriental Stores T/a Budgens food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ealing
Acton Oriental Stores T/a Budgens holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 1 - 2 Central Parade, Gunnersbury Lane, Acton, W3 8HL
How it compares in Ealing
That puts Acton Oriental Stores T/a Budgens among the 1,773 places in Ealing holding top marks, 58% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,773 | 58% | ← Acton Oriental Stores T/a Budgens | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 616 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 210 | 7% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 135 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 30 | 1% |
A further 621 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Acton Oriental Stores T/a Budgens none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Acton Oriental Stores T/a Budgens, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| APNA Local Farmers/growers | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2022 |
| Acton Gardens Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2023 |
| Acton Youth Association @ Acton Garden Community Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Amigos Burgers And Shakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Acton Gardens Primary School Food Bank Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| Acton Homeless Concern (Emmaus House) Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| ActOne Cinema And Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
Questions about Acton Oriental Stores T/a Budgens
What is Acton Oriental Stores T/a Budgens's food hygiene rating?
Acton Oriental Stores T/a Budgens has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ealing Council on 30 July 2024.
Is Acton Oriental Stores T/a Budgens safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Acton Oriental Stores T/a Budgens last inspected?
Acton Oriental Stores T/a Budgens was last inspected on 30 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ealing Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Acton Oriental Stores T/a Budgens?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Acton Oriental Stores T/a Budgens compare to other places in Ealing?
58% of the 3,050 rated food businesses in Ealing hold the top rating of 5, and Acton Oriental Stores T/a Budgens is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ealing Council inspects Acton Oriental Stores T/a Budgens and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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