Heathrow IRC food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Hillingdon
Heathrow IRC holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 October 2025, 9 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.
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How it compares in Hillingdon
That puts Heathrow IRC 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% | ← Heathrow IRC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Heathrow IRC 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 Heathrow IRC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark @ IRC Colnbrooke Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| British Airways Staff Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2023 |
| B J Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Cedar Tearoom @ Heathrow Special Needs Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Cintias Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Compass Centre Staff Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Amigo North (Staff Restuarant) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2022 |
| British Airways - First Class Concorde Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2023 |
Questions about Heathrow IRC
What is Heathrow IRC's food hygiene rating?
Heathrow IRC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hillingdon Council on 2 October 2025.
Is Heathrow IRC 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Heathrow IRC last inspected?
Heathrow IRC was last inspected on 2 October 2025, 9 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 Heathrow IRC?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Heathrow IRC compare to other places in Hillingdon?
64% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Hillingdon hold the top rating of 5, and Heathrow IRC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hillingdon Council inspects Heathrow IRC 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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Understanding this rating
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Heathrow IRC is one of 31 rated food businesses in Heathrow. See every hygiene rating in Heathrow →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.hillingdon.gov.uk/foodsafety
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