Fruit and vegetable land food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hillingdon
Fruit and vegetable land holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 21 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: Uxbridge Station forecourt, High Street, UB8 1JZ
How it compares in Hillingdon
A 1 is rare: only 101 of 2,008 rated places in Hillingdon score this low, about one in 20. By contrast 64% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,284 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 356 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 203 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 101 | 5% | ← Fruit and vegetable land | |
| 0 out of 5 | 16 | 1% |
A further 225 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Fruit and vegetable land the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and confidence in management. 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 Fruit and vegetable land, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Cake Co Other catering premises | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2022 |
| Boots UK Limited Retailers - other | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2009 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2019 |
| Bella Italia also t/a Super Nonna & Mac n Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
Questions about Fruit and vegetable land
What is Fruit and vegetable land's food hygiene rating?
Fruit and vegetable land has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Hillingdon Council on 21 May 2024.
Is Fruit and vegetable land safe to eat at?
A 1 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 Fruit and vegetable land last inspected?
Fruit and vegetable land was last inspected on 21 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hillingdon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fruit and vegetable land?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fruit and vegetable land compare to other places in Hillingdon?
64% of the 2,008 rated food businesses in Hillingdon hold the top rating of 5, while Fruit and vegetable land holds a 1. 101 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hillingdon Council inspects Fruit and vegetable land 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 1 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 Hillingdon, 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: http://www.hillingdon.gov.uk/foodsafety
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