Strawberry Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ealing
Strawberry Local holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 13 May 2025, 13 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: 21 - 23 Friars Place Lane, Acton, W3 7AQ
How it compares in Ealing
A 2 is rare: only 210 of 3,049 rated places in Ealing score this low, about one in 15. 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% | ← Strawberry Local | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Strawberry Local the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. 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 Strawberry Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Al Malika Butchery Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Acton Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Acton Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| A K Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| 1070 Kitchen Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| A.P.P.L.E. Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| A Pint Of Hops Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
Questions about Strawberry Local
What is Strawberry Local's food hygiene rating?
Strawberry Local has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Ealing Council on 13 May 2025.
Is Strawberry Local safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Strawberry Local last inspected?
Strawberry Local was last inspected on 13 May 2025, 13 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 Strawberry Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Strawberry Local compare to other places in Ealing?
58% of the 3,049 rated food businesses in Ealing hold the top rating of 5, while Strawberry Local holds a 2. 210 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ealing Council inspects Strawberry Local 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 2 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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