Cathay Pacific Lounge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hillingdon
Cathay Pacific Lounge 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 20 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: T3 (airside) Cathay Pacific Lounge, TW6 1QG
How it compares in Hillingdon
That puts Cathay Pacific Lounge 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% | ← Cathay Pacific Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cathay Pacific Lounge 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 Cathay Pacific Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| American Airlines Arrivals Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2010 |
| British Airways First Class and Club Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2022 |
| Centurion Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Aerotel London (landside) Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2023 |
| Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge Terminal 2B Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Caffe Nero (601 T2B Hub) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 December 2025 |
Questions about Cathay Pacific Lounge
What is Cathay Pacific Lounge's food hygiene rating?
Cathay Pacific Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hillingdon Council on 20 November 2025.
Is Cathay Pacific Lounge 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 Cathay Pacific Lounge last inspected?
Cathay Pacific Lounge was last inspected on 20 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 Cathay Pacific Lounge?
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 Cathay Pacific Lounge compare to other places in Hillingdon?
64% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Hillingdon hold the top rating of 5, and Cathay Pacific Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hillingdon Council inspects Cathay Pacific Lounge 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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