African Queen food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hounslow
African Queen holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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: African Queen was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The African Queen, 315-317 Wellington Road South, Hounslow, TW4 5HL
How it compares in Hounslow
In Hounslow, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so African Queen 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% | ← African Queen | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 African Queen 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 African Queen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 Home Needs Cash & Carry Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Asian Food Centre Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2022 |
| Ash Grove Care Home - HC-One Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Bambinos Montessori Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2022 |
| Ansh & Saniv Ltd T/A Stop & Shop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2022 |
| Beit Beirut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| A M Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2022 |
Questions about African Queen
What is African Queen's food hygiene rating?
African Queen has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hounslow Council on 20 May 2026.
Is African Queen 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was African Queen last inspected?
African Queen was last inspected on 20 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 African Queen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 African Queen compare to other places in Hounslow?
73% of the 1,817 rated food businesses in Hounslow hold the top rating of 5, while African Queen holds a 4. 312 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hounslow Council inspects African Queen 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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