The Cuckoo food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ealing
The Cuckoo 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 19 August 2024, 22 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: 85 Greenford Avenue, Hanwell, W7 1LJ
How it compares in Ealing
That puts The Cuckoo among the 1,772 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 | 1,772 | 58% | ← The Cuckoo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 617 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 285 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 212 | 7% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 135 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 29 | 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 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 Cuckoo 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 Cuckoo, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afghan Sheeryakh Organic Ice Cream Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Aktiva Camps @ St Marks School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Abu Zaad Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| 12th Street Burgers & Shakes - Dynamite Wings Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Avenue House School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| 5 Star Pizza Ealing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Asda Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
Questions about The Cuckoo
What is The Cuckoo's food hygiene rating?
The Cuckoo has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ealing Council on 19 August 2024.
Is The Cuckoo 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 The Cuckoo last inspected?
The Cuckoo was last inspected on 19 August 2024, 22 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 Cuckoo?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cuckoo compare to other places in Ealing?
58% of the 3,050 rated food businesses in Ealing hold the top rating of 5, and The Cuckoo is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ealing Council inspects The Cuckoo 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 Cuckoo is one of 188 rated food businesses in Hanwell. See every hygiene rating in Hanwell →
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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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