Nova Cafe food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Hammersmith and Fulham
Nova Cafe holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 28 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: Kiosk Adjoining Bridge Over Railway, Old Oak Common Lane, London, NW10 6DX
How it compares in Hammersmith and Fulham
In Hammersmith and Fulham, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Nova Cafe sits behind roughly 1,637 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,398 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 122 | 7% | ← Nova Cafe | |
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 175 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 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 Nova Cafe 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 Nova Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albi Ison Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Al Enam Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Albeit Alarabi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Acougue do Gaucho - Ki Carne Brazilian Beef Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| 1070 Kitchen Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| A'wa Coffee Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2023 |
| A K Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Al Malika Butchery Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
Questions about Nova Cafe
What is Nova Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Nova Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Hammersmith and Fulham Council on 28 March 2024.
Is Nova Cafe safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Nova Cafe last inspected?
Nova Cafe was last inspected on 28 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hammersmith and Fulham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Nova Cafe?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Nova Cafe compare to other places in Hammersmith and Fulham?
78% of the 1,803 rated food businesses in Hammersmith and Fulham hold the top rating of 5, while Nova Cafe holds a 3. 122 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hammersmith and Fulham Council inspects Nova Cafe 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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