By Chef Jen food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Ealing
By Chef Jen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 January 2025, 18 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: Unt 204, 2 Portal Way, Acton, W3 6RT
How it compares in Ealing
That puts By Chef Jen among the 1,773 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 | 1,773 | 58% | ← By Chef Jen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 615 | 20% | ||
| 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 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 By Chef Jen 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 By Chef Jen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1070 Kitchen Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Al Enam Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Acton Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Albeit Alarabi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| A'wa Coffee Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2023 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Al Malika Butchery Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| A K Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
Questions about By Chef Jen
What is By Chef Jen's food hygiene rating?
By Chef Jen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ealing Council on 6 January 2025.
Is By Chef Jen 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was By Chef Jen last inspected?
By Chef Jen was last inspected on 6 January 2025, 18 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 By Chef Jen?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does By Chef Jen compare to other places in Ealing?
58% of the 3,049 rated food businesses in Ealing hold the top rating of 5, and By Chef Jen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ealing Council inspects By Chef Jen 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 official record is held by the council: https://www.ealing.gov.uk/info/201150/food_hygiene_and_safety
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