Universal Food Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hillingdon
Universal Food Store 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 12 March 2026, 4 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: 622-624 Uxbridge Road, UB4 0RY
How it compares in Hillingdon
That puts Universal Food Store 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% | ← Universal Food Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Universal Food Store 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 Universal Food Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Taste of Village Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Big Boy Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Society Caring Premises | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Amore Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Baldev's Food and Wine Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2021 |
| Best One Xpress Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Ace Party Food Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
Questions about Universal Food Store
What is Universal Food Store's food hygiene rating?
Universal Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hillingdon Council on 12 March 2026.
Is Universal Food Store 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 Universal Food Store last inspected?
Universal Food Store was last inspected on 12 March 2026, 4 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 Universal Food Store?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Universal Food Store compare to other places in Hillingdon?
64% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Hillingdon hold the top rating of 5, and Universal Food Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hillingdon Council inspects Universal Food Store 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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