The Vale Minimarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ealing
The Vale Minimarket holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 22 May 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: 149 The Vale, Acton, W3 7RH
How it compares in Ealing
In Ealing, 58% of rated places manage a 5, so The Vale Minimarket 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% | ← The Vale Minimarket | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Vale Minimarket 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 Vale Minimarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.P.P.L.E. Other catering premises | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Al Manar Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Al Zain Restaurant & Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Acton Vale Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| A Pint Of Hops Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| ActOne Cinema And Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Acton Booze & Vape Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
Questions about The Vale Minimarket
What is The Vale Minimarket's food hygiene rating?
The Vale Minimarket has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ealing Council on 22 May 2024.
Is The Vale Minimarket 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Vale Minimarket last inspected?
The Vale Minimarket was last inspected on 22 May 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 Vale Minimarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Vale Minimarket compare to other places in Ealing?
58% of the 3,049 rated food businesses in Ealing hold the top rating of 5, while The Vale Minimarket holds a 4. 615 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ealing Council inspects The Vale Minimarket 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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