Food Hygiene Ratings in Westminster

5,779 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.5 out of 5. 70.5% rated "very good".

5,779
Businesses
4.5/5
Average Rating
110
Rated 0 or 1
70.5%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good70.5%3,752
Good16.0%851
Satisfactory7.0%374
Improvement Needed4.5%237
Major Improvement1.8%94
Urgent Improvement0.3%16

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen3,54061.3%
Retailers - other89615.5%
Takeaway/sandwich shop2975.1%
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest ho2624.5%
Other catering premises2504.3%
Pub/bar/nightclub1592.8%
School/college/university1342.3%
Retailers - supermarkets/hyper861.5%

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. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. 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 5,779 registered food businesses for Westminster. Of these, 5,324 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 70.5% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.5 out of 5. The snapshot contains 110 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 snapshots

Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Al-Khalil supermarketW9 2HP0Jan 14, 2026
Aloo TamaSW1P 1PG0Jul 15, 2026
BAB AL YEMEN EDGWARE ROADW2 2HR0Aug 24, 2026
Best MartW1D 7AB0Jun 11, 2025
Cloud CafeW2 1ET0May 28, 2024
Colonel Saab Trafalgar SquareWC2N 4DD0Jul 29, 2026
Cottage Peri PeriW2 1EA0Sep 25, 2025
Express Cleopatra restaurant ukW2 1RL0Sep 17, 2026
Funky NoodleWC2H 0DT0Jul 15, 2026
GAARDZ Chicken Shop/ DessertsWC2N 5BW0May 13, 2026
Grab And GoSW1P 2HY0Oct 07, 2025
Island BistroW1F 8ZD0Aug 13, 2026
Mister Nice MayfairW1K 3DR0Aug 03, 2026
RobataW1D 4UE0Jul 22, 2026
The Bagel PointW1T 3LT0Apr 17, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Westminster have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 3,752 food businesses in Westminster with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 70.5% 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