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Food Hygiene Ratings in Kensington and Chelsea
In Kensington and Chelsea, 87.4% of 1,829 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.82/5. These figures cover 2,039 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
Kensington and Chelsea has 1,599 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,829 rated premises (87.4%). 17 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 12 June 2026.
- 5★ share
- 87.4%
- National average
- 79.7%
- vs national average
- +7.7 pp
- National rank
- 70 / 328
Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.
Rating distribution in Kensington and Chelsea
Plus 175 awaiting inspection and 35 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Percentages are of rated premises only. 175 awaiting inspection and 35 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.
Food hygiene in Kensington and Chelsea: frequently asked questions
- What is the average food hygiene rating in Kensington and Chelsea?
- The average food hygiene rating in Kensington and Chelsea is 4.82 out of 5, across 1,829 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
- How does Kensington and Chelsea compare with the national average for food hygiene?
- 87.4% of rated premises in Kensington and Chelsea hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 7.7 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Kensington and Chelsea 70 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
- How many restaurants in Kensington and Chelsea have a 5-star food hygiene rating?
- 1,599 food businesses in Kensington and Chelsea hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 87.4% of the 1,829 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 12 June 2026.
- How many food businesses in Kensington and Chelsea have a low hygiene rating?
- 17 food businesses in Kensington and Chelsea 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 Kensington and Chelsea food hygiene data come from?
- Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Kensington and Chelsea (2,039 establishments on record, 1,829 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 Kensington and Chelsea
- Corenucopia by Clare SmythRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 18-22 Holbein Place, LONDON · SW1W 8NL5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 June 2026
- Firecraft PizzaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Basement And Ground Floor South, 241 Old Brompton Road, LONDON · SW5 9HP5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
- Quinoa Arepa Peru FoodRetailers - other5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
- Turkish GozlemeRetailers - other5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
- Yam yam chickenRetailers - other · 2 Acklam Road, LONDON5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
- Pret A MangerRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 1A, 35 King's Road, LONDON · SW3 4NB5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
- The AdriaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 88-89 Queen's Gate, LONDON · SW7 5AB5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
- La CaffettieraRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 40A Kensington Church Street, LONDON · W8 4BX5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
- Kinderzimmer South KensingtonCaring Premises · SW75/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
- Gold Care Homes Residential Care HomeCaring Premises · Alan Morkill House, 88 St Mark's Road, LONDON · W10 6BY5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
- Mestizo Restaurant and Margarita BarRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Restaurant, 392 King's Road, LONDON · SW3 5UZ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
- Prezzemolo & VitaleRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 388-390 King's Road, LONDON · SW3 5UZ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Places needing improvement in Kensington and Chelsea
- Sip & RiseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ground Floor, 73 Kensington Church Street, LONDON · W8 4BG1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 February 2026
- Mawi CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 24A Notting Hill Gate, LONDON · W11 3JE1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 November 2025
- Lowry&BakerRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ground Floor, 341 Portobello Road, LONDON · W10 5SA1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 February 2026
- Loka LoungeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 36 Gloucester Road, LONDON · SW7 4QT1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 July 2025
- Local SupermarketRetailers - other · 45 Earl's Court Road, LONDON · W8 6ED1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 April 2024
- Golborne Fresh FishRetailers - other · Shop, 75-77 Golborne Road, LONDON · W10 5NP1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 January 2025
- Market ThaiRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · First Floor, 240 Portobello Road, LONDON · W11 1LL1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 May 2026
- Diana RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Basement and Ground Floor 6 Wellington Terrace, Notting Hill Gate, LONDON · W2 4LW1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 April 2026
A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.
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Methodology
Figures are computed from 2,039 real Food Standards Agency records for Kensington and Chelsea, of which 1,829 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. 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.