The Ballot Box food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ealing
The Ballot Box holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 November 2024, 19 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 Ballot Box, Horsenden Lane North, Greenford, UB6 7QL
How it compares in Ealing
That puts The Ballot Box 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% | ← The Ballot Box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 615 | 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 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 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 The Ballot Box 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 Ballot Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advent Care Solution Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2020 |
| Advent Care Solutions Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
| Arena Lounge UK Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2023 |
| Ari's News Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| AruthiFoodAndWine Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Aplomb Day Nursery And Preschool Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Alba - Early Years Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
Questions about The Ballot Box
What is The Ballot Box's food hygiene rating?
The Ballot Box has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ealing Council on 16 November 2024.
Is The Ballot Box 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Ballot Box last inspected?
The Ballot Box was last inspected on 16 November 2024, 19 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 Ballot Box?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Ballot Box compare to other places in Ealing?
58% of the 3,049 rated food businesses in Ealing hold the top rating of 5, and The Ballot Box is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ealing Council inspects The Ballot Box 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 Ballot Box is one of 305 rated food businesses in Greenford. See every hygiene rating in Greenford →
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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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