Heathrow IRC

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-10-02

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Heathrow IRC is a other catering premises located at Harmondsworth Immigration Detention Centre, Colnbrook By- Pass, Heathrow, UB7 0HB, in the Hillingdon local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 2 October 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Other catering premises
Address
Harmondsworth Immigration Detention Centre, Colnbrook By- Pass, Heathrow
Postcode
UB7 0HB
Local Authority
Hillingdon
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
739961

Location

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FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Heathrow IRC?

Heathrow IRC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Hillingdon.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a other catering premises?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Heathrow IRC last inspected?

Heathrow IRC was last inspected on 2025-10-02. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Heathrow IRC located?

Heathrow IRC is located at Harmondsworth Immigration Detention Centre, Colnbrook By- Pass, Heathrow , UB7 0HB, in the Hillingdon local authority area.