The Whistling Oyster food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hounslow
The Whistling Oyster 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 28 September 2022, more than 3 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: 46a Devonshire Road, Chiswick, W4 2HD
How it compares in Hounslow
In Hounslow, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so The Whistling Oyster sits behind roughly 1,324 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,324 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 313 | 17% | ← The Whistling Oyster | |
| 3 out of 5 | 126 | 7% | ||
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Whistling Oyster 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 Whistling Oyster, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAZ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| 404 Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Acton Gardens Primary School Food Bank Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Age Concern Chiswick @ The Friendship Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2023 |
Questions about The Whistling Oyster
What is The Whistling Oyster's food hygiene rating?
The Whistling Oyster has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hounslow Council on 28 September 2022.
Is The Whistling Oyster 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 The Whistling Oyster last inspected?
The Whistling Oyster was last inspected on 28 September 2022, more than 3 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 The Whistling Oyster?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Whistling Oyster compare to other places in Hounslow?
73% of the 1,817 rated food businesses in Hounslow hold the top rating of 5, while The Whistling Oyster holds a 4. 313 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hounslow Council inspects The Whistling Oyster 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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