Al Malika Butchery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ealing
Al Malika Butchery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 May 2026, 2 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: 3 East Acton Arcade, Old Oak Common Lane, Acton, W3 7DJ
How it compares in Ealing
That puts Al Malika Butchery 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% | ← Al Malika Butchery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Al Malika Butchery 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 Al Malika Butchery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A K Convenience Store Retailers - other | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| 1070 Kitchen Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| A.P.P.L.E. Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Acton Vale Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Acton Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Al Enam Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Acton Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
Questions about Al Malika Butchery
What is Al Malika Butchery's food hygiene rating?
Al Malika Butchery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ealing Council on 5 May 2026.
Is Al Malika Butchery 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Al Malika Butchery last inspected?
Al Malika Butchery was last inspected on 5 May 2026, 2 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 Al Malika Butchery?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Al Malika Butchery compare to other places in Ealing?
58% of the 3,049 rated food businesses in Ealing hold the top rating of 5, and Al Malika Butchery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ealing Council inspects Al Malika Butchery 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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