Food Hygiene Ratings in Westminster

5,561 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.4 out of 5. 68.8% rated "very good".

5,561
Businesses
4.4/5
Average Rating
108
Rated 0 or 1
68.8%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good68.8%3,519
Good16.5%845
Satisfactory7.9%402
Improvement Needed4.8%244
Major Improvement1.8%90
Urgent Improvement0.4%18

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen3,44061.9%
Retailers - other86815.6%
Takeaway/sandwich shop2724.9%
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest ho2584.6%
Other catering premises2193.9%
Pub/bar/nightclub1432.6%
School/college/university1332.4%
Retailers - supermarkets/hyper791.4%

Food hygiene ratings in Westminster 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.

Westminster currently has 5,561 registered food businesses. Of these, 5,118 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 68.8% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.4 out of 5. There are currently 108 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require 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.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Al-Khalil supermarketW9 2HP0Jan 14, 2026
Ark Atwood PrimaryW9 2JY0Dec 01, 2025
BellazulW1U 7HF0Dec 10, 2025
Best MartW1D 7AB0Jun 11, 2025
Borneo KitchenSW1P 2HY0Jan 23, 2026
Budgens StoresW2 1RH0Mar 08, 2025
Cloud CafeW2 1ET0May 28, 2024
Cottage Peri PeriW2 1EA0Sep 25, 2025
ElginmarketW9 1JU0Dec 19, 2025
Grab And GoSW1P 2HY0Oct 07, 2025
Halepi Restaurant & Kebab HouseW2 3ET0Apr 15, 2025
Joyce's Jerk JointW1F 8ZD0Feb 05, 2026
LA BELLE BOUCHERIE LIMITEDNW1 5BY0Nov 30, 2024
LadureeWC2E 8RA0Jan 19, 2026
Lanzhou Lamian Noodle BarWC2H 7AD0Aug 04, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Westminster have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 3,519 food businesses in Westminster with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 68.8% 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 Westminster?+

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 Westminster?+

Inspection frequency in Westminster 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