Foodfare food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hillingdon
Foodfare 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 2 March 2018, more than 8 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: 83 Howletts Lane, HA4 7YG
How it compares in Hillingdon
In Hillingdon, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Foodfare sits behind roughly 1,284 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,284 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 356 | 18% | ← Foodfare | |
| 3 out of 5 | 203 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 101 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 16 | 1% |
A further 225 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 Very 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 Foodfare 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 Foodfare, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Ruislip Connect Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Browns Ruislip Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Breakspear Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Bishop Winnington Ingram CofE Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Church And Swalecliffe Community Day Service Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2017 |
| Beverage Boutique Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2024 |
| Cosy Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
Questions about Foodfare
What is Foodfare's food hygiene rating?
Foodfare has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hillingdon Council on 2 March 2018.
Is Foodfare 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 Foodfare last inspected?
Foodfare was last inspected on 2 March 2018, more than 8 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 Foodfare?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Foodfare compare to other places in Hillingdon?
64% of the 2,008 rated food businesses in Hillingdon hold the top rating of 5, while Foodfare holds a 4. 356 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hillingdon Council inspects Foodfare 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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