Food Hygiene Ratings in Hammersmith and Fulham

1,992 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 77.6% rated "very good".

1,992
Businesses
4.6/5
Average Rating
22
Rated 0 or 1
77.6%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good77.6%1,401
Good13.2%238
Satisfactory6.8%122
Improvement Needed1.3%23
Major Improvement1.2%21
Urgent Improvement0.1%1

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen78939.6%
Retailers - other36218.2%
Other catering premises20210.1%
Takeaway/sandwich shop1598.0%
Pub/bar/nightclub1175.9%
School/college/university864.3%
Caring Premises834.2%
Retailers - supermarkets/hyper723.6%

Food hygiene ratings in Hammersmith and Fulham are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

The source snapshot contains 1,992 registered food businesses for Hammersmith and Fulham. Of these, 1,806 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 77.6% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. The snapshot contains 22 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Lychee BayW12 8LP0Jun 09, 2026
Al RostomiaW12 8DH1May 20, 2026
Algerian Fast FoodSW6 1NJ1Oct 16, 2025
Association Of EritreanW12 8EE1Apr 15, 2026
Baba Salam CafeW12 8NR1Jan 19, 2026
Bagel & Shake FulhamSW6 7SX1Apr 22, 2026
COFXSW6 6DH1Aug 12, 2024
Cozco LatteW6 8JA1Dec 22, 2025
ElgoolW12 8DD1Apr 15, 2026
Ghion CafeSW6 7RS1Oct 28, 2025
Hadramoutt RestaurantW12 8NR1Oct 01, 2025
Imusix PlaceW14 8TQ1Mar 06, 2026
Julnar Fine FoodW14 9NH1Apr 22, 2026
Kourosh FoodsSW6 1NJ1Dec 02, 2025
Medina ButchersW12 8DG1Dec 10, 2024

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Hammersmith and Fulham have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 1,401 food businesses in Hammersmith and Fulham with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 77.6% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Hammersmith and Fulham?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Hammersmith and Fulham?+

Inspection frequency in Hammersmith and Fulham depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies