Butt Karahi food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hounslow
Butt Karahi holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 6 November 2023, 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: 393 Staines Road, Hounslow, TW4 5AP
How it compares in Hounslow
In Hounslow, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Butt Karahi sits behind roughly 1,638 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,324 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 314 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 125 | 7% | ← Butt Karahi | |
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 412 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Butt Karahi 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 Butt Karahi, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Grove Care Home - HC-One Caring Premises | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| A1 Home Needs Cash & Carry Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Asian Food Centre Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2022 |
| Biryani Nation Grand and Dessert Nation Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2022 |
| Asian Buffet Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Bambinos Montessori Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Bakhtar Bakery Ltd. Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
Questions about Butt Karahi
What is Butt Karahi's food hygiene rating?
Butt Karahi has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Hounslow Council on 6 November 2023.
Is Butt Karahi safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Butt Karahi last inspected?
Butt Karahi was last inspected on 6 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hounslow Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Butt Karahi?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Butt Karahi compare to other places in Hounslow?
73% of the 1,817 rated food businesses in Hounslow hold the top rating of 5, while Butt Karahi holds a 3. 125 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hounslow Council inspects Butt Karahi 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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