Waft Coffee food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hounslow
Waft Coffee holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Waft Coffee was inspected on 28 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
90% of rated food businesses in Hounslow score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Hounslow ratings →
Address: 280 Chiswick High Road, Chiswick, W4 1PD
How this rating has changed
Waft Coffee has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 28 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 28 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Hounslow
That puts Waft Coffee among the 1,342 places in Hounslow holding top marks, 72% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,342 | 72% | ← Waft Coffee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 327 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 129 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 495 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 Good
- 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 Waft Coffee 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 Waft Coffee, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAZ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Acton Gardens Primary School Food Bank Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Age Concern Chiswick @ The Friendship Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2023 |
| Acton Gardens Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Acton Youth Association @ Acton Garden Community Centre Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Al Manar Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Al Zain Restaurant & Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| 404 Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
Questions about Waft Coffee
What is Waft Coffee's food hygiene rating?
Waft Coffee has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hounslow Council on 28 July 2026.
Is Waft Coffee safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Waft Coffee last inspected?
Waft Coffee was last inspected on 28 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hounslow Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Waft Coffee?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Waft Coffee compare to other places in Hounslow?
72% of the 1,852 rated food businesses in Hounslow hold the top rating of 5, and Waft Coffee is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hounslow Council inspects Waft Coffee 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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