Elux Superstore Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hounslow
Elux Superstore Ltd holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 23 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: 168 Heston Road, Hounslow, TW5 0QU
How it compares in Hounslow
In Hounslow, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Elux Superstore Ltd sits behind roughly 1,638 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,324 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 314 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 125 | 7% | ← Elux Superstore Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Elux Superstore Ltd 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 Elux Superstore Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express PFS Heston Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Avanti Pizza & Pasta Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2024 |
| Best Meat Market Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2022 |
| Aishi Superstores LTD Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2022 |
| Berkeley Academy (Wilson Jones Catering) School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Alexandra Montessori Heston Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Banana Moon Day Nursery Hounslow Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| A4 Food and Wine Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
Questions about Elux Superstore Ltd
What is Elux Superstore Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Elux Superstore Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Hounslow Council on 23 March 2024.
Is Elux Superstore Ltd safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 Elux Superstore Ltd last inspected?
Elux Superstore Ltd was last inspected on 23 March 2024, more than 2 years 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 Elux Superstore Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Elux Superstore Ltd compare to other places in Hounslow?
73% of the 1,817 rated food businesses in Hounslow hold the top rating of 5, while Elux Superstore Ltd holds a 3. 125 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hounslow Council inspects Elux Superstore Ltd 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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