Plaza Premium Lounge (Departures Airside) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hillingdon
Plaza Premium Lounge (Departures Airside) 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 16 March 2026, 3 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: Plaza Premium Lounge Terminal 2 The Queen's Terminal A-Gates Level, Inner Ring East, TW6 1EW
How it compares in Hillingdon
That puts Plaza Premium Lounge (Departures Airside) 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% | ← Plaza Premium Lounge (Departures Airside) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Plaza Premium Lounge (Departures Airside) 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 Plaza Premium Lounge (Departures Airside), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge Terminal 2B Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2023 |
| Aerotel London (landside) Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| American Airlines Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| American Airlines Arrivals Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2010 |
| British Airways First Class and Club Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2022 |
| Cafe Chi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 December 2025 |
| Amadeus The Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
Questions about Plaza Premium Lounge (Departures Airside)
What is Plaza Premium Lounge (Departures Airside)'s food hygiene rating?
Plaza Premium Lounge (Departures Airside) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hillingdon Council on 16 March 2026.
Is Plaza Premium Lounge (Departures Airside) 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 Plaza Premium Lounge (Departures Airside) last inspected?
Plaza Premium Lounge (Departures Airside) was last inspected on 16 March 2026, 3 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 Plaza Premium Lounge (Departures Airside)?
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 Plaza Premium Lounge (Departures Airside) compare to other places in Hillingdon?
64% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Hillingdon hold the top rating of 5, and Plaza Premium Lounge (Departures Airside) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hillingdon Council inspects Plaza Premium Lounge (Departures Airside) 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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