Al Shaam Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hounslow
Al Shaam Market 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
This is a fresh result: Al Shaam Market was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 212 High Street, Brentford, TW8 8AH
How it compares in Hounslow
In Hounslow, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Al Shaam Market sits behind roughly 1,325 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,325 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 312 | 17% | ← Al Shaam Market | |
| 3 out of 5 | 125 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 40 | 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Al Shaam Market 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 Al Shaam Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anima Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Anya's Way Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Armenian Church Trust UK Limited Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Accent Catering Services @ The Green School for Girls School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2022 |
Questions about Al Shaam Market
What is Al Shaam Market's food hygiene rating?
Al Shaam Market has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hounslow Council on 2 June 2026.
Is Al Shaam Market 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 Al Shaam Market last inspected?
Al Shaam Market was last inspected on 2 June 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 Al Shaam Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Al Shaam Market compare to other places in Hounslow?
73% of the 1,817 rated food businesses in Hounslow hold the top rating of 5, while Al Shaam Market holds a 4. 312 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hounslow Council inspects Al Shaam Market 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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