What is the average food hygiene rating in W12?

The average food hygiene rating in the W12 postcode area of Hammersmith and Fulham is 4.59 out of 5, across 539 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in W12 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

410 food businesses in the W12 postcode area of Hammersmith and Fulham hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 76.1% of the 539 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 28 May 2026.

How many food businesses in W12 have a low hygiene rating?

21 food businesses in the W12 postcode area of Hammersmith and Fulham are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this W12 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the W12 postcode area of Hammersmith and Fulham (594 establishments on record, 539 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in W12

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the W12 postcode area of Hammersmith and Fulham hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.59/5, with 76.1% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 594 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

W12 (Hammersmith and Fulham) has 410 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 539 rated premises (76.1%). 21 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 28 May 2026.

Rating distribution in W12

5★ Very Good

410 (76.1%)

4★ Good

68 (12.6%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

40 (7.4%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

12 (2.2%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

9 (1.7%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 52 awaiting inspection and 3 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in W12: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in W12?: The average food hygiene rating in the W12 postcode area of Hammersmith and Fulham is 4.59 out of 5, across 539 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in W12 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 410 food businesses in the W12 postcode area of Hammersmith and Fulham hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 76.1% of the 539 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 28 May 2026.
How many food businesses in W12 have a low hygiene rating?: 21 food businesses in the W12 postcode area of Hammersmith and Fulham are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this W12 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the W12 postcode area of Hammersmith and Fulham (594 establishments on record, 539 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in W12

SHAM LANDRetailers - other · 330 - 332 Uxbridge Road, London · W12 7LL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Ayam Zaman KitchenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 276 Uxbridge Road, London · W12 7JA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
La BriocheRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 282 Uxbridge Road, London · W12 7JA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Mleczko DelicatessensTakeaway/sandwich shop · 368 Uxbridge Road, London · W12 7LL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
MAICAFERestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 115 - 117 Uxbridge Road, London · W12 8NL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Selekt ChickenTakeaway/sandwich shop · 122 Uxbridge Road, London · W12 8AA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Taco Bell Shepherds BushRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 64 Uxbridge Road, London · W12 8LP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Prairie FireRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 89 Railway Arches, Wood Lane, London · W12 7DS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Fresko Yogurt BarTakeaway/sandwich shop · Kiosk ER13, Westfield London Shopping Centre, Ariel Way, London · W12 7GF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 16 May 2026
Bian DangRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Railway Arches, Shepherd's Bush Market, London · W12 8DF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
K E FletcherRetailers - other · Stall 88 - 89, Shepherd's Bush Market, London · W12 8DQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
Sosaku Onigiri- Shepherd Bush MarketMobile caterer · Shepherds Bush Market Underground Station, Uxbridge Road, London · W12 7JD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026

Places needing improvement in W12

Baba Salam CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 77B Uxbridge Road, London · W12 8NR
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 January 2026
Medina ButchersRetailers - other · 10 East Side, Shepherd's Bush Market, London · W12 8DG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 December 2024
SavannahRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 105 Uxbridge Road, London · W12 8NL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 January 2026
Smaz Burger BoxRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 196 Du Cane Road, London · W12 0BJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 December 2024
Hadramoutt RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 87 Uxbridge Road, London · W12 8NR
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 October 2025
Pizzeria Cafe 59Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 59A Erconwald Street, London · W12 0BP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 November 2024
Association Of EritreanOther catering premises · 1 Lime Grove, London · W12 8EE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 April 2026
ElgoolRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Annexe South, Cocoon House, Market Approach, London · W12 8DD
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 April 2026

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 594 real Food Standards Agency records for the W12 postcode area, of which 539 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.