The Malt Shovel Ph food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hillingdon
The Malt Shovel Ph holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 November 2025, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Malt Shovel, 69 Iver Lane, UB8 2JE
How it compares in Hillingdon
That puts The Malt Shovel Ph 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 Malt Shovel Ph | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Malt Shovel Ph 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 Malt Shovel Ph, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apples and Cherries Day Nursery and Pre-School Caring Premises | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Butterflies Pre-school Caring Premises | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2014 |
| Canopy Vine Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Breakfast Club - Cowley St Laurence School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2010 |
| Cowley Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Cowley News Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2023 |
| 1966 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Bite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
Questions about The Malt Shovel Ph
What is The Malt Shovel Ph's food hygiene rating?
The Malt Shovel Ph has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hillingdon Council on 26 November 2025.
Is The Malt Shovel Ph 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Malt Shovel Ph last inspected?
The Malt Shovel Ph was last inspected on 26 November 2025, 7 months 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 Malt Shovel Ph?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Malt Shovel Ph compare to other places in Hillingdon?
64% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Hillingdon hold the top rating of 5, and The Malt Shovel Ph is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hillingdon Council inspects The Malt Shovel Ph 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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