AAQA Charcoal Grill food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Hounslow
AAQA Charcoal Grill holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the takeaway requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: AAQA Charcoal Grill was inspected on 25 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 34 Bell Road, Hounslow, TW3 3PB
How it compares in Hounslow
A 0 is rare: only 3 of 1,817 rated places in Hounslow score this low, about one in 606. By contrast 73% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,325 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 312 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 125 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 40 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ← AAQA Charcoal Grill |
A further 412 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 AAQA Charcoal Grill the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises 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 AAQA Charcoal Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beit Beirut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Ansh & Saniv Ltd T/A Stop & Shop Retailers - other | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2022 |
| A M Newsagents Retailers - other | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2022 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Bambinos Montessori Nursery Caring Premises | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2022 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2024 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
Questions about AAQA Charcoal Grill
What is AAQA Charcoal Grill's food hygiene rating?
AAQA Charcoal Grill has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Hounslow Council on 25 May 2026.
Is AAQA Charcoal Grill safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The takeaway may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was AAQA Charcoal Grill last inspected?
AAQA Charcoal Grill was last inspected on 25 May 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 AAQA Charcoal Grill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", 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 AAQA Charcoal Grill compare to other places in Hounslow?
73% of the 1,817 rated food businesses in Hounslow hold the top rating of 5, while AAQA Charcoal Grill holds a 0. 3 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hounslow Council inspects AAQA Charcoal Grill 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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A rating of 0 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 Hounslow, 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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