The 3 Steps food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hillingdon
The 3 Steps 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 5 August 2025, 11 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: The 3 Steps Ph, High Street, UB8 2DX
How it compares in Hillingdon
That puts The 3 Steps among the 1,284 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 | 1,284 | 64% | ← The 3 Steps | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 356 | 18% | ||
| 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 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 The 3 Steps 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 3 Steps, 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 | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Canopy Vine Lodge Caring Premises | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Butterflies Pre-school Caring Premises | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2014 |
| Breakfast Club - Cowley St Laurence School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2010 |
| 1966 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Bite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Amigos Burgers / Shakes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Byrons butchers Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2024 |
Questions about The 3 Steps
What is The 3 Steps's food hygiene rating?
The 3 Steps has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hillingdon Council on 5 August 2025.
Is The 3 Steps 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 3 Steps last inspected?
The 3 Steps was last inspected on 5 August 2025, 11 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 3 Steps?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The 3 Steps compare to other places in Hillingdon?
64% of the 2,008 rated food businesses in Hillingdon hold the top rating of 5, and The 3 Steps is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hillingdon Council inspects The 3 Steps 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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