By Max food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ealing
By Max holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: By Max was inspected on 13 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Unit A, Bobbin House, Friary Road, W3 6GN
How it compares in Ealing
In Ealing, 58% of rated places manage a 5, so By Max sits behind roughly 1,773 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,773 | 58% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 615 | 20% | ← By Max | |
| 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 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 By Max 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 By Max, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acton Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| 1070 Kitchen Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Acton Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| A Pint Of Hops Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| Acton Booze & Vape Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
Questions about By Max
What is By Max's food hygiene rating?
By Max has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ealing Council on 13 May 2026.
Is By Max 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was By Max last inspected?
By Max was last inspected on 13 May 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 By Max?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does By Max compare to other places in Ealing?
58% of the 3,049 rated food businesses in Ealing hold the top rating of 5, while By Max holds a 4. 615 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ealing Council inspects By Max 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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By Max is one of 518 rated food businesses in Acton. See every hygiene rating in Acton →
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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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