What is the average food hygiene rating in W2?

The average food hygiene rating in the W2 postcode area of Westminster is 4.38 out of 5, across 767 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 W2 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

506 food businesses in the W2 postcode area of Westminster hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 66% of the 767 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.

How many food businesses in W2 have a low hygiene rating?

64 food businesses in the W2 postcode area of Westminster are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 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 W2 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the W2 postcode area of Westminster (842 establishments on record, 767 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 W2

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the W2 postcode area of Westminster hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.38/5, with 66% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 842 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

W2 (Westminster) has 506 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 767 rated premises (66%). 64 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.

Rating distribution in W2

5★ Very Good

506 (66%)

4★ Good

129 (16.8%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

68 (8.9%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

47 (6.1%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

15 (2%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

2 (0.3%)

Plus 32 awaiting inspection and 43 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in W2: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in W2?: The average food hygiene rating in the W2 postcode area of Westminster is 4.38 out of 5, across 767 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 W2 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 506 food businesses in the W2 postcode area of Westminster hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 66% of the 767 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.
How many food businesses in W2 have a low hygiene rating?: 64 food businesses in the W2 postcode area of Westminster are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 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 W2 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the W2 postcode area of Westminster (842 establishments on record, 767 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 W2

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
Bella ItaliaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · W2 3
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Bella Italia Queensway 55 also t/a Mac Shack & Super NonnaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 55-57 QUEENSWAY, LONDON · W2 4QH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
McDonald'sRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 161 PRAED STREET, LONDON · W2 1RL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Princes Square HotelHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · 23-25 PRINCE'S SQUARE, LONDON · W2 4NJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Bondi GreenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · BRUNEL BUILDINGS 1 CANALSIDE WALK, WESTMINSTER, LONDON · W2 1DG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
Lords HotelHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · 20-22 LEINSTER SQUARE, LONDON · W2 4PR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
Lac viet kitchenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 145-147 EDGWARE ROAD, LONDON · W2 2HR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
Gogi RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 451 EDGWARE ROAD, LONDON · W2 1TH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
The Salad ProjectRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 110 WESTBOURNE GROVE, LONDON · W2 5RU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
Hagen Espresso Bar (Hagen Paddington)Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · UNIT 16 1 PADDINGTON SQUARE, WESTMINSTER, LONDON · W2 1DL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 May 2026
Prince Alfred Public HouseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 112 QUEENSWAY, LONDON · W2 3RR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 April 2026

Places needing improvement in W2

Cottage Peri PeriRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · BASEMENT AND GORUND FLOOR 340 EDGWARE ROAD, LONDON · W2 1EA
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 September 2025
Cloud CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 185 EDGWARE ROAD, LONDON · W2 1ET
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 May 2024
Al Sulaymaniyah restaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR 360 EDGWARE ROAD, LONDON · W2 1EB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 August 2025
Gazelle ButcheryRetailers - other · 396 EDGWARE ROAD, LONDON · W2 1ED
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 January 2026
Prezzemolo & VitaleRetailers - other · GROUND FLOOR 87-93 WESTBOURNE GROVE, LONDON · W2 4UL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 April 2026
Duke Of Kendal Public HouseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 38 CONNAUGHT STREET, LONDON · W2 2AF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 March 2026
The Westbourne TavernRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 101 WESTBOURNE PARK VILLAS, LONDON · W2 5ED
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 April 2026
Taormina RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 19 CRAVEN TERRACE, LONDON · W2 3QH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 April 2026

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 842 real Food Standards Agency records for the W2 postcode area, of which 767 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.