Masala Bazaar Approved cold store food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Hillingdon
Masala Bazaar Approved cold store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 March 2025, 16 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: Carmel House, 4f Swallowfield Way, UB3 1DQ
How it compares in Hillingdon
That puts Masala Bazaar Approved cold 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% | ← Masala Bazaar Approved cold 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 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 Masala Bazaar Approved cold 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 Masala Bazaar Approved cold store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluecarrot Events Other catering premises | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2024 |
| Asda Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Bar@Stockley Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Bottle N Brew Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2018 |
| Busy Bees at Heathrow Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Botwell House Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Bon Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
Questions about Masala Bazaar Approved cold store
What is Masala Bazaar Approved cold store's food hygiene rating?
Masala Bazaar Approved cold store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hillingdon Council on 13 March 2025.
Is Masala Bazaar Approved cold 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Masala Bazaar Approved cold store last inspected?
Masala Bazaar Approved cold store was last inspected on 13 March 2025, 16 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 Masala Bazaar Approved cold 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Masala Bazaar Approved cold store compare to other places in Hillingdon?
64% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Hillingdon hold the top rating of 5, and Masala Bazaar Approved cold store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hillingdon Council inspects Masala Bazaar Approved cold 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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