Metro Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ealing
Metro Local 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 22 March 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: 23 High Street, Acton, W3 6ND
How it compares in Ealing
In Ealing, 58% of rated places manage a 5, so Metro Local 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 | 615 | 20% | ← Metro Local | |
| 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 Very 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 Metro Local 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 Metro Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Zain Restaurant & Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Al Manar Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| ActOne Cinema And Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Acton Booze & Vape Retailers - other | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| A Pint Of Hops Pub/bar/nightclub | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Acton Homeless Concern (Emmaus House) Caring Premises | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| Acton Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
Questions about Metro Local
What is Metro Local's food hygiene rating?
Metro Local has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ealing Council on 22 March 2024.
Is Metro Local 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 Metro Local last inspected?
Metro Local was last inspected on 22 March 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 Metro Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Metro Local compare to other places in Ealing?
58% of the 3,049 rated food businesses in Ealing hold the top rating of 5, while Metro Local holds a 4. 615 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ealing Council inspects Metro Local 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
Metro Local is one of 518 rated food businesses in Acton. See every hygiene rating in Acton →
Ealing inspects and rates 3,671 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Ealing →
The official record is held by the council: https://www.ealing.gov.uk/info/201150/food_hygiene_and_safety
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