The Italians food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hounslow
The Italians 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 13 May 2025, 14 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: 454-458 Chiswick High Road, Chiswick, W4 5TT
How it compares in Hounslow
That puts The Italians among the 1,324 places in Hounslow holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,324 | 73% | ← The Italians | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 314 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 125 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 412 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 The Italians 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 Italians, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAZ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Amorino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2022 |
| Age Concern Chiswick @ The Friendship Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2023 |
| Acton Gardens Primary School Food Bank Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Acton Gardens Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2023 |
| Acton Youth Association @ Acton Garden Community Centre Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Angie's Little Food Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2024 |
| APNA Local Farmers/growers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2022 |
Questions about The Italians
What is The Italians's food hygiene rating?
The Italians has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hounslow Council on 13 May 2025.
Is The Italians 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 The Italians last inspected?
The Italians was last inspected on 13 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hounslow Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Italians?
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 The Italians compare to other places in Hounslow?
73% of the 1,817 rated food businesses in Hounslow hold the top rating of 5, and The Italians is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hounslow Council inspects The Italians 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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