What is the average food hygiene rating in W1D?

The average food hygiene rating in the W1D postcode area of Westminster is 4.22 out of 5, across 418 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 W1D have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

247 food businesses in the W1D postcode area of Westminster hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 59.1% of the 418 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 27 May 2026.

How many food businesses in W1D have a low hygiene rating?

44 food businesses in the W1D postcode area of Westminster are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 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 W1D food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the W1D postcode area of Westminster (439 establishments on record, 418 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 W1D

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the W1D postcode area of Westminster hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.22/5, with 59.1% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 439 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

W1D (Westminster) has 247 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 418 rated premises (59.1%). 44 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 27 May 2026.

Rating distribution in W1D

5★ Very Good

247 (59.1%)

4★ Good

76 (18.2%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

51 (12.2%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

30 (7.2%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

13 (3.1%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.2%)

Plus 6 awaiting inspection and 15 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in W1D: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in W1D?: The average food hygiene rating in the W1D postcode area of Westminster is 4.22 out of 5, across 418 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 W1D have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 247 food businesses in the W1D postcode area of Westminster hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 59.1% of the 418 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 27 May 2026.
How many food businesses in W1D have a low hygiene rating?: 44 food businesses in the W1D postcode area of Westminster are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 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 W1D food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the W1D postcode area of Westminster (439 establishments on record, 418 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 W1D

Balans RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · GROUND FLOOR 60-62 OLD COMPTON STREET, LONDON · W1D 4UG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Golden Lion Public HouseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 51 DEAN STREET, LONDON · W1D 5BH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Bella ItaliaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 63 SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, LONDON · W1D 6LQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Arome BakeryManufacturers/packers · 90-92 SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, LONDON · W1D 5EA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
SwiftRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR 12 OLD COMPTON STREET, LONDON · W1D 4TQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Forza WineRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · ILONA ROSE HOUSE MANETTE STREET, LONDON · W1D 4AL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
Rhino at WindmillPub/bar/nightclub · 17-19 GREAT WINDMILL STREET, LONDON · W1D 7JZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 May 2026
OnsuRetailers - other · 55A DEAN STREET, LONDON · W1D 6AG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 May 2026
Cafe BohemeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR 13-17 OLD COMPTON STREET, LONDON · W1D 5JH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 May 2026
BOBARestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 55-57 SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, LONDON · W1D 6LD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 April 2026
Pizza ExpressRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR 10 DEAN STREET, LONDON · W1D 3RW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 April 2026
Flat IronRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 21 DENMAN STREET, LONDON · W1D 7HS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 April 2026

Places needing improvement in W1D

Best MartRetailers - other · UNIT 29 TROCADERO 13 COVENTRY STREET, LONDON · W1D 7AB
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 June 2025
MaozRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 43 OLD COMPTON STREET, LONDON · W1D 6HG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 October 2025
ICHIKOKUDORestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 56 WARDOUR STREET, LONDON · W1D 4JG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 February 2026
CheatmealsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · BASEMENT TO FIRST FLOOR 12 MOOR STREET, LONDON · W1D 5NG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 June 2025
Cafe TptRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 21 WARDOUR STREET, LONDON · W1D 6PN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 August 2025
BantofRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 31 GREAT WINDMILL STREET, LONDON · W1D 7LP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 January 2026
Dumplings LegendRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 15-16 GERRARD STREET, LONDON · W1D 6JE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 December 2025
BilmonteRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 30 GREAT WINDMILL STREET, LONDON · W1D 7LW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 February 2025

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 439 real Food Standards Agency records for the W1D postcode area, of which 418 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.