Clarks Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ealing
Clarks Stores 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 8 November 2024, 20 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 Ridgeway Walk, Northolt, UB5 5SE
How it compares in Ealing
In Ealing, 58% of rated places manage a 5, so Clarks Stores 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% | ← Clarks Stores | |
| 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 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 Clarks Stores 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 Clarks Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Service Station / Londis Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2023 |
| Aguona Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Asda Northolt Service Station Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| All Saints Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Alwalyma Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| B & P Fine Foods London Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| 2023The Mandeville Arms Harvester Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2019 |
Questions about Clarks Stores
What is Clarks Stores's food hygiene rating?
Clarks Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ealing Council on 8 November 2024.
Is Clarks Stores 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 Clarks Stores last inspected?
Clarks Stores was last inspected on 8 November 2024, 20 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 Clarks Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Clarks Stores compare to other places in Ealing?
58% of the 3,050 rated food businesses in Ealing hold the top rating of 5, while Clarks Stores holds a 4. 616 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ealing Council inspects Clarks Stores 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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