Lam's Kitchen Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Hounslow
Lam's Kitchen Express holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway 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 16 September 2022, more than 3 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: 157 Thornbury Road, Isleworth, TW7 4QG
How it compares in Hounslow
In Hounslow, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Lam's Kitchen Express 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% | ← Lam's Kitchen Express | |
| 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 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 Lam's Kitchen 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 Lam's Kitchen Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banquetting by Wainwright Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2024 |
| Banqueting by Wainwrights at HCC Sports and Social Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2022 |
| AIP C/O Nishkam School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Ballucci Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2024 |
| Ambala Foods Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2026 |
| Ali Baba Magic Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Accent Catering @ Bolder Academy School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2024 |
| Aladdins Fried Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
Questions about Lam's Kitchen Express
What is Lam's Kitchen Express's food hygiene rating?
Lam's Kitchen Express has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Hounslow Council on 16 September 2022.
Is Lam's Kitchen Express safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway 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 Lam's Kitchen Express last inspected?
Lam's Kitchen Express was last inspected on 16 September 2022, more than 3 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 Lam's Kitchen Express?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lam's Kitchen Express compare to other places in Hounslow?
73% of the 1,817 rated food businesses in Hounslow hold the top rating of 5, while Lam's Kitchen Express holds a 3. 125 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hounslow Council inspects Lam's Kitchen 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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