The Old Crown food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hillingdon
The Old Crown holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 14 October 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Old Crown, 81 Station Road, UB3 4BG
How it compares in Hillingdon
In Hillingdon, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so The Old Crown sits behind roughly 1,284 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,284 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 356 | 18% | ← The Old Crown | |
| 3 out of 5 | 203 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 101 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 15 | 1% |
A further 229 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Old Crown 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 Old Crown, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AL Walimah Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Afrikana Hayes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2019 |
| Bon Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Botwell House Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2020 |
| Asian Traders Ltd Retailers - other | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2022 |
| Baldev's Food and Wine Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2021 |
Questions about The Old Crown
What is The Old Crown's food hygiene rating?
The Old Crown has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hillingdon Council on 14 October 2025.
Is The Old Crown 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Crown last inspected?
The Old Crown was last inspected on 14 October 2025, 9 months 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 The Old Crown?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Crown compare to other places in Hillingdon?
64% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Hillingdon hold the top rating of 5, while The Old Crown holds a 4. 356 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hillingdon Council inspects The Old Crown 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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