Food Safety in St James's
198 establishments rated · 71.72% with 5 stars
St James's is a district of Westminster, and a central district in the City of Westminster, London, forming part of the West End. The area was once part of the northwestern gardens and parks of St. James's Palace and much of it is still owned by the Crown Estate. During the Restoration in the 17th century, the area was developed as a residential location for the British aristocracy, and around the 19th century was the focus of the development of their gentlemen's clubs. Once part of the parish of St Martin in the Fields, much of it formed the parish of St James from 1685 to 1922. Since the Second World War the area has transitioned from residential to commercial use.
St James's (WC2E) is home to 198 rated food establishments in the Westminster area of London. 71.72% hold a 5-star rating, roughly in line with national averages.
Rating Distribution
St James's vs London Average
% of establishments with given rating · London average across 74,489 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in St James's
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coach And Horses Public House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · WC2E 7BD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 17 Aug 2023 |
| 2 | Foodsco Retailers - other · WC2E 9HA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 3 | Biryani Guys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · WC2E 9HA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 4 | Chestnut Bakery Retailers - other · WC2E 9DS · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 25 Jul 2025 |
| 5 | Fair Shot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · WC2E 9AB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 Jan 2025 |
| 6 | Boots The Chemist Retailers - other · WC2E 9NT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 Sept 2024 |
| 7 | All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub · WC2E 8QH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 Jun 2024 |
| 8 | Ben's Cookies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · WC2E 8HD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 May 2023 |
| 9 | Blondies Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · WC2E 8RD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 Jun 2024 |
| 10 | Gail's Long Acre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · WC2E 9JD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 Feb 2025 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in St James's
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
Laduree WC2E 8RA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 Jan 2026 |
Henrietta Hotel WC2E 8QG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 16 Jan 2026 |
CAFFE CONCERTO WC2E 8RE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 13 Jan 2026 |
Kastner And Ovens WC2E 9DA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 18 Mar 2025 |
Maxwell's Bar & Grill WC2E 8JD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 18 Sept 2024 |
Pintxito WC2E 8RE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 Sept 2025 |
Gong Cha WC2E 9AR · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 Dec 2024 |
The Lowdown WC2E 9EU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 16 Jan 2025 |
Courtyard Wine Cellars WC2E 8RB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 8 Jul 2025 |
NOTTO PASTA BAR WC2E 8PT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 11 Jun 2025 |
Understanding Food Hygiene Ratings
Food businesses are inspected by local council officers and given a rating from 0 (urgent improvement needed) to 5 (very good). The rating is based on three areas:
How food is handled, prepared, and stored. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, ventilation. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Management of food safety — training, records, procedures. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 30 is worst.
A score of 0/0/0 means very good across all areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores — some business types are scored differently.
Ratings data: Food Standards Agency · Open Government Licence v3.0 · Updated daily · Area info: Wikipedia · Map: © OpenStreetMap · © CARTO