The Cocktail Lab food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Ealing
The Cocktail Lab holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 March 2024, 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: Unit R08, Acton Business Centre, School Road, NW10 6TD
How it compares in Ealing
That puts The Cocktail Lab 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% | ← The Cocktail Lab | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Cocktail Lab 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 The Cocktail Lab, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Enam Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Albeit Alarabi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| A'wa Coffee Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2023 |
| 1070 Kitchen Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Albi Ison Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Acton Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Acougue do Gaucho - Ki Carne Brazilian Beef Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Al Malika Butchery Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
Questions about The Cocktail Lab
What is The Cocktail Lab's food hygiene rating?
The Cocktail Lab has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ealing Council on 25 March 2024.
Is The Cocktail Lab 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cocktail Lab last inspected?
The Cocktail Lab was last inspected on 25 March 2024, 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 The Cocktail Lab?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cocktail Lab compare to other places in Ealing?
58% of the 3,049 rated food businesses in Ealing hold the top rating of 5, and The Cocktail Lab is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ealing Council inspects The Cocktail Lab 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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