Thendral Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Ealing
Thendral Express holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the takeaway requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Thendral Express was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Ground Floor Shop, 5 Bilton Road, Perivale, UB6 7AY
How it compares in Ealing
A 0 is rare: only 30 of 3,049 rated places in Ealing score this low, about one in 102. By contrast 58% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,773 | 58% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | ← Thendral Express |
A further 622 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Urgent improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Urgent improvement necessary
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 Thendral Express the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Thendral Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alperton Lower Community School- Aramark Limited School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Amols Vada Pav Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Adam's Pizza & Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Ambala Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Ahemd C, Latekn Youv DopeD MacJ SpagB Chi Taco Fatbur Caesar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Abbey Corner Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2024 |
| Alperton Stationary Shop and Post Office Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| (Kitchen 2) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
Questions about Thendral Express
What is Thendral Express's food hygiene rating?
Thendral Express has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Ealing Council on 4 June 2026.
Is Thendral Express safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The takeaway may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Thendral Express last inspected?
Thendral Express was last inspected on 4 June 2026, a month 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 Thendral Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "urgent improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "urgent improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thendral Express compare to other places in Ealing?
58% of the 3,049 rated food businesses in Ealing hold the top rating of 5, while Thendral Express holds a 0. 30 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ealing Council inspects Thendral Express 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Ealing, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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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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