Norwood Local Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ealing
Norwood Local Store holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 9 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 181 Norwood Road, Southall, UB2 4JD
How it compares in Ealing
A 2 is rare: only 210 of 3,049 rated places in Ealing score this low, about one in 15. By contrast 58% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,773 | 58% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 615 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 210 | 7% | ← Norwood Local Store | |
| 1 out of 5 | 135 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 30 | 1% |
A further 622 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Norwood Local Store the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Norwood Local Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apna Pind Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| A2Dominion Food Distribution Service Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Asda Express PFS Heston Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Apna Punjab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Aljaburi Restaurant & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Apna Bazaar Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| AN& Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| AAK Superstore Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
Questions about Norwood Local Store
What is Norwood Local Store's food hygiene rating?
Norwood Local Store has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Ealing Council on 9 January 2025.
Is Norwood Local Store safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Norwood Local Store last inspected?
Norwood Local Store was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ealing Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Norwood Local Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Norwood Local Store compare to other places in Ealing?
58% of the 3,049 rated food businesses in Ealing hold the top rating of 5, while Norwood Local Store holds a 2. 210 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ealing Council inspects Norwood Local 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Ealing, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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Norwood Local Store is one of 638 rated food businesses in Southall. See every hygiene rating in Southall →
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The official record is held by the council: https://www.ealing.gov.uk/info/201150/food_hygiene_and_safety
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