Grain food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ealing
Grain 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 26 October 2023, more than 2 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: Ground Floor Shop, 24 Churchfield Road, Acton, W3 6EG
How it compares in Ealing
That puts Grain 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% | ← Grain | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Grain 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 Grain, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Pint Of Hops Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Al Manar Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Al Zain Restaurant & Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Acton Care Centre Caring Premises | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Acton Booze & Vape Retailers - other | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| ActOne Cinema And Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
Questions about Grain
What is Grain's food hygiene rating?
Grain has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ealing Council on 26 October 2023.
Is Grain 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 Grain last inspected?
Grain was last inspected on 26 October 2023, more than 2 years 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 Grain?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Grain compare to other places in Ealing?
58% of the 3,049 rated food businesses in Ealing hold the top rating of 5, and Grain is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ealing Council inspects Grain 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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