Morley's Fried Chicken food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ealing
Morley's Fried Chicken holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the restaurant requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Morley's Fried Chicken was inspected on 20 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 13% of rated food businesses in Ealing score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Ealing ratings →
Address: 141 The Vale, Acton, W3 7RQ
How this rating has changed
Morley's Fried Chicken has gone backwards: it held a 4 before its inspection on 20 July 2026, and now holds a 0. A rating of 0 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 20 July 2026 | 4 0 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Ealing
A 0 is rare: only 27 of 3,102 rated places in Ealing score this low, about one in 115. By contrast 58% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,811 | 58% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 598 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 302 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 221 | 7% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 143 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ← Morley's Fried Chicken |
A further 674 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Urgent improvement necessary
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 Morley's Fried Chicken the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Morley's Fried Chicken, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.P.P.L.E. Other catering premises | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Al Manar Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Al Zain Restaurant & Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Acton Vale Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| A Pint Of Hops Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| ActOne Cinema And Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Acton Booze & Vape Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
Questions about Morley's Fried Chicken
What is Morley's Fried Chicken's food hygiene rating?
Morley's Fried Chicken has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Ealing Council on 20 July 2026.
Is Morley's Fried Chicken safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The restaurant may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Morley's Fried Chicken last inspected?
Morley's Fried Chicken was last inspected on 20 July 2026, a month 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 Morley's Fried Chicken?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "urgent improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Morley's Fried Chicken compare to other places in Ealing?
58% of the 3,102 rated food businesses in Ealing hold the top rating of 5, while Morley's Fried Chicken holds a 0. 27 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ealing Council inspects Morley's Fried Chicken 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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A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Ealing, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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