West Drayton Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hillingdon
West Drayton Local 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 14 July 2011, more than 14 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: 36 Station Road, UB7 7DD
How it compares in Hillingdon
In Hillingdon, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so West Drayton Local sits behind roughly 1,285 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,285 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 356 | 18% | ← West Drayton Local | |
| 3 out of 5 | 202 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 100 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 16 | 1% |
A further 226 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 West Drayton Local 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 West Drayton Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Food & Wine Retailers - other | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2022 |
| Bean There Drank That Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Butties Takeaway/sandwich shop | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Cake House Bakery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 December 2025 |
| B&M Retail Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2020 |
| Adult Education School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2008 |
| Bell Farm Christian Centre Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
Questions about West Drayton Local
What is West Drayton Local's food hygiene rating?
West Drayton Local has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hillingdon Council on 14 July 2011.
Is West Drayton Local 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 West Drayton Local last inspected?
West Drayton Local was last inspected on 14 July 2011, more than 14 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hillingdon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at West Drayton Local?
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 West Drayton Local compare to other places in Hillingdon?
64% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Hillingdon hold the top rating of 5, while West Drayton Local holds a 4. 356 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hillingdon Council inspects West Drayton Local 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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