The Piano Boat food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Hillingdon
The Piano Boat holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 September 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Harefield Marina, Moorhall Road
How it compares in Hillingdon
That puts The Piano Boat among the 1,284 places in Hillingdon holding top marks, 64% 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 | 1,284 | 64% | ← The Piano Boat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 356 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 203 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 101 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 16 | 1% |
A further 225 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 The Piano Boat 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 Piano Boat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia At Church Gardens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2019 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2014 |
| Denham Woodlands Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2016 |
Questions about The Piano Boat
What is The Piano Boat's food hygiene rating?
The Piano Boat has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hillingdon Council on 1 September 2025.
Is The Piano Boat 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Piano Boat last inspected?
The Piano Boat was last inspected on 1 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hillingdon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Piano Boat?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Piano Boat compare to other places in Hillingdon?
64% of the 2,008 rated food businesses in Hillingdon hold the top rating of 5, and The Piano Boat is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hillingdon Council inspects The Piano Boat 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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