Cafe Nell food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ealing
Cafe Nell holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 34 Northfield Avenue, West Ealing, W13 9RL
How it compares in Ealing
That puts Cafe Nell 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% | ← Cafe Nell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Cafe Nell 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 Cafe Nell, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy's Quality Fish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Abu Zaad Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| 12th Street Burgers & Shakes - Dynamite Wings Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| 5 Star Pizza Ealing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Asda Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| Apple Tree Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Aramark @ Ealing Green College School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
Questions about Cafe Nell
What is Cafe Nell's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Nell has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ealing Council on 14 May 2024.
Is Cafe Nell 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cafe Nell last inspected?
Cafe Nell was last inspected on 14 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 Cafe Nell?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cafe Nell compare to other places in Ealing?
58% of the 3,049 rated food businesses in Ealing hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe Nell is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ealing Council inspects Cafe Nell 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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