The Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ealing
The Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 4 October 2024, 21 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: The Shop, 59 Hotspur Road, Northolt, UB5 6TN
How it compares in Ealing
In Ealing, 58% of rated places manage a 5, so The Shop 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 | 615 | 20% | ← The Shop | |
| 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 622 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 Good
- 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 Shop 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 Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express PFS Mead Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Blue Orchid Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| All Saints Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Adil Halal Meat And Fresh Fish Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Aguona Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Asda Northolt Service Station Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Beijing Noodles / China Town / Burrito & Tequila / Thai Street Foods Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Belazu Importers/Exporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
Questions about The Shop
What is The Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ealing Council on 4 October 2024.
Is The Shop 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Shop last inspected?
The Shop was last inspected on 4 October 2024, 21 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 Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", 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 Shop compare to other places in Ealing?
58% of the 3,049 rated food businesses in Ealing hold the top rating of 5, while The Shop holds a 4. 615 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ealing Council inspects The Shop 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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The official record is held by the council: https://www.ealing.gov.uk/info/201150/food_hygiene_and_safety
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