Laurel Food & Wine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hillingdon
Laurel Food & Wine holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 November 2021, more than 4 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: 14 Laurel Lane, UB7 7TU
How it compares in Hillingdon
That puts Laurel Food & Wine 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% | ← Laurel Food & Wine | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Laurel Food & Wine 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 Laurel Food & Wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Education School/college/university | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2008 |
| Cherry Lane Primary School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Cherry Lane Primary School Breakfast & Afterschool School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Cintias Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Bell Farm Christian Centre Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Butties Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Best Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2022 |
| Bean There Drank That Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
Questions about Laurel Food & Wine
What is Laurel Food & Wine's food hygiene rating?
Laurel Food & Wine has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hillingdon Council on 5 November 2021.
Is Laurel Food & Wine 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Laurel Food & Wine last inspected?
Laurel Food & Wine was last inspected on 5 November 2021, more than 4 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 Laurel Food & Wine?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Laurel Food & Wine compare to other places in Hillingdon?
64% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Hillingdon hold the top rating of 5, and Laurel Food & Wine is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hillingdon Council inspects Laurel Food & Wine 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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