HALO play cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hillingdon
HALO play cafe 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 17 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: Unit 225 Intu Uxbridge The Chimes Shopping Centre, High Street, UB8 1GB
How it compares in Hillingdon
That puts HALO play cafe among the 1,285 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 | 1,285 | 64% | ← HALO play cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 356 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 202 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 100 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 16 | 1% |
A further 226 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 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 HALO play cafe 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 HALO play cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2022 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2019 |
| Boots UK Limited Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2009 |
| Afrikana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Bella Italia also t/a Super Nonna & Mac n Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Cake Co Other catering premises | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about HALO play cafe
What is HALO play cafe's food hygiene rating?
HALO play cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hillingdon Council on 17 May 2024.
Is HALO play cafe 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 HALO play cafe last inspected?
HALO play cafe was last inspected on 17 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 HALO play cafe?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does HALO play cafe compare to other places in Hillingdon?
64% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Hillingdon hold the top rating of 5, and HALO play cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hillingdon Council inspects HALO play cafe 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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