Lampton Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hounslow
Lampton 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 1 May 2026, 2 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: 244-246 Lampton Road, Hounslow, TW3 4EX
How it compares in Hounslow
In Hounslow, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Lampton Express sits behind roughly 1,324 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,324 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 314 | 17% | ← Lampton Express | |
| 3 out of 5 | 125 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 412 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 Very 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 Lampton 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 Lampton Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banana Moon Day Nursery Hounslow Caring Premises | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Alexandra Primary School School/college/university | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Ambala Foods Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2026 |
| Ali Baba Magic Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Banqueting by Wainwrights at HCC Sports and Social Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2022 |
| Banquetting by Wainwright Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2024 |
| Aladdins Fried Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2024 |
Questions about Lampton Express
What is Lampton Express's food hygiene rating?
Lampton Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hounslow Council on 1 May 2026.
Is Lampton 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 Lampton Express last inspected?
Lampton Express was last inspected on 1 May 2026, 2 months 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 Lampton Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Lampton Express compare to other places in Hounslow?
73% of the 1,817 rated food businesses in Hounslow hold the top rating of 5, while Lampton Express holds a 4. 314 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hounslow Council inspects Lampton 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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