The Priory Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hillingdon
The Priory Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 May 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: 1a High Street, HA4 7AU
How it compares in Hillingdon
That puts The Priory Cafe among the 1,285 places in Hillingdon holding top marks, 64% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,285 | 64% | ← The Priory Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 356 | 18% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Priory Cafe 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 The Priory Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church And Swalecliffe Community Day Service Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2017 |
| Beverage Boutique Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2018 |
| Chai Bisket Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Bishop Winnington Ingram CofE Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Cluck's Peri Peri Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Budgens Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2021 |
Questions about The Priory Cafe
What is The Priory Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Priory Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hillingdon Council on 24 May 2024.
Is The Priory Cafe safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Priory Cafe last inspected?
The Priory Cafe was last inspected on 24 May 2024, more than 2 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 The Priory Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Priory Cafe compare to other places in Hillingdon?
64% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Hillingdon hold the top rating of 5, and The Priory Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hillingdon Council inspects The Priory Cafe 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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