The Windmill food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ealing
The Windmill holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 6 February 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Windmill, 50 High Street, Acton, W3 6LG
How it compares in Ealing
In Ealing, 58% of rated places manage a 5, so The Windmill sits behind roughly 1,773 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,773 | 58% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 616 | 20% | ← The Windmill | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 The Windmill 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 The Windmill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Zain Restaurant & Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Al Manar Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| ActOne Cinema And Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Acton Booze & Vape Retailers - other | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| A Pint Of Hops Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Acton Homeless Concern (Emmaus House) Caring Premises | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| Acton Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
Questions about The Windmill
What is The Windmill's food hygiene rating?
The Windmill has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ealing Council on 6 February 2026.
Is The Windmill safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Windmill last inspected?
The Windmill was last inspected on 6 February 2026, 5 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 The Windmill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Windmill compare to other places in Ealing?
58% of the 3,050 rated food businesses in Ealing hold the top rating of 5, while The Windmill holds a 4. 616 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ealing Council inspects The Windmill 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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Understanding this rating
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The official record is held by the council: https://www.ealing.gov.uk/info/201150/food_hygiene_and_safety
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