What is the average food hygiene rating in Westminster?

The average food hygiene rating in Westminster is 4.47 out of 5, across 5,198 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Westminster compare with the national average for food hygiene?

69.6% of rated premises in Westminster hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 10.1 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Westminster 286 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 Westminster have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

3,617 food businesses in Westminster hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 69.6% of the 5,198 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.

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

342 food businesses in Westminster are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 14 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 Westminster food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Westminster (5,651 establishments on record, 5,198 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 Westminster

In Westminster, 69.6% of 5,198 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.47/5. These figures cover 5,651 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Westminster has 3,617 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 5,198 rated premises (69.6%). 342 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.

5★ share: 69.6%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -10.1 pp
National rank: 286 / 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 Westminster

5★ Very Good

3,617 (69.6%)

4★ Good

847 (16.3%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

392 (7.5%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

238 (4.6%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

90 (1.7%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

14 (0.3%)

Plus 175 awaiting inspection and 278 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 175 awaiting inspection and 278 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Westminster: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Westminster?: The average food hygiene rating in Westminster is 4.47 out of 5, across 5,198 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Westminster compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 69.6% of rated premises in Westminster hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 10.1 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Westminster 286 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 Westminster have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 3,617 food businesses in Westminster hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 69.6% of the 5,198 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Westminster have a low hygiene rating?: 342 food businesses in Westminster are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 14 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 Westminster food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Westminster (5,651 establishments on record, 5,198 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.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Westminster

Top-rated places in Westminster

Italian Gardens Cafe /ColicciRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · QUEEN ANNE'S ALCOVE NORTH WALK OFF BAYSWATER ROAD, LONDON · W2 2UH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Ceylone 1948Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 63 PARK ROAD, LONDON · NW1 6XU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Chipotle Mexican GrillRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR CAPARO HOUSE 101-103 BAKER STREET, LONDON · W1U 6HQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Plaza Khao GaengRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 6 BEDFORD STREET, LONDON · WC2E 9HZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Champagne And FromageRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR 22 WELLINGTON STREET, LONDON · WC2E 7DD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
NOTTO PASTA BARRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR 4 HENRIETTA STREET, LONDON · WC2E 8PT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Searcys @ The British AcademyOther catering premises · 10 CARLTON HOUSE TERRACE, LONDON · SW1Y 5AH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
St John MaryleboneRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 98 MARYLEBONE LANE, LONDON · W1U 2QA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Arnold House HuxleySchool/college/university · 38 MARLBOROUGH PLACE, LONDON · NW8 0PE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
ChucsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 25 ECCLESTON STREET, LONDON · SW1W 9NP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Thai and FryTakeaway/sandwich shop · SW1V
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Army & Navy ClubRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 36-39 PALL MALL, LONDON · SW1Y 5JN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026

Places needing improvement in Westminster

Cottage Peri PeriRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · BASEMENT AND GORUND FLOOR 340 EDGWARE ROAD, LONDON · W2 1EA
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 September 2025
Joyce's Jerk JointRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · GROUND FLOOR 189 WARDOUR STREET, LONDON · W1F 8ZD
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 February 2026
The Bagel PointRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 34 BERNERS STREET, LONDON · W1T 3LT
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 April 2026
Tequila MockingbirdPub/bar/nightclub · 40-42 WILLIAM IV STREET, LONDON · WC2N 4DD
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 November 2025
Sofra RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · GROUND FLOOR 1 ST CHRISTOPHER'S PLACE, LONDON · W1U 1LT
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 February 2026
BellazulRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 43 BLANDFORD STREET, MARYLEBONE HIGH STREET, LONDON · W1U 7HF
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 December 2025
Grab And GoRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 19 STRUTTON GROUND, LONDON · SW1P 2HY
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 October 2025
Cloud CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 185 EDGWARE ROAD, LONDON · W2 1ET
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 May 2024

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 5,651 real Food Standards Agency records for Westminster, of which 5,198 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.