Boston Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ealing
Boston Express 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 24 March 2026, 3 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: 234 South Ealing Road, Ealing, W5 4RP
How it compares in Ealing
In Ealing, 58% of rated places manage a 5, so Boston Express 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% | ← Boston Express | |
| 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 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 Boston Express 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 Boston Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aktiva Camps At Mount Carmel RC Primary School School/college/university | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Armenian Church Trust UK Limited Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Apple Tree Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Anima Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Arista Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Anya's Way Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Andy's Quality Fish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
Questions about Boston Express
What is Boston Express's food hygiene rating?
Boston Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ealing Council on 24 March 2026.
Is Boston Express 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 Boston Express last inspected?
Boston Express was last inspected on 24 March 2026, 3 months 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 Boston Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Boston Express compare to other places in Ealing?
58% of the 3,049 rated food businesses in Ealing hold the top rating of 5, while Boston Express holds a 4. 615 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ealing Council inspects Boston Express 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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