Food hygiene ratings in Covent Garden
There are 44 food businesses in Covent Garden with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Westminster Council. A further 2 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Covent Garden
69% of rated businesses in Covent Garden hold the top score of 5, and 88% hold a 4 or better. 5 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Westminster as a whole, 70% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Covent Garden is in line with the borough.
| 5 out of 5 | 29 | 69% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 8 | 19% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 10% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | 2% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Covent Garden
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Vyta Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 April 2026 |
| Clos Maggiore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 19 March 2026 |
| Courtyard Wine Cellars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 8 July 2025 |
| Nags Head Public House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 26 February 2026 |
| Pintxito Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 19 September 2025 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Covent Garden
How many food businesses in Covent Garden have a hygiene rating?
44 food businesses in Covent Garden have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Westminster Council. 42 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Covent Garden?
69% of rated businesses in Covent Garden hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Covent Garden?
5 food businesses in Covent Garden hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 1 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Covent Garden?
Environmental health officers at Westminster Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in Westminster
- West End 36 places
- Regent's Park 32 places
- Marylebone 22 places
Food businesses in Covent Garden
- % Arabica 4 - Good
- Ben's Cookies 5 - Very good
- Blondies Kitchen 5 - Very good
- Buns And Buns 5 - Very good
- Chez Antoinette 5 - Very good
- Clos Maggiore 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Courtyard Wine Cellars 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Covent Garden Falafel 5 - Very good
- Crusting Pipe 4 - Good
- Crème De La Crêpe 4 - Good
- Dolce & Gabbana Exempt
- EL&N Deli & Bakery LONDON 5 - Very good
- Elia - Mediterranean Kitchen 5 - Very good
- Floozie Stuffed Cookies 5 - Very good
- Gaucho Covent Garden 5 - Very good
- Godiva 5 - Very good
- Laderach Chocolate Suisse 5 - Very good
- Laduree 5 - Very good
- Le Pain Quotidien 4 - Good
- Mariage Freres 4 - Good
- Matchamisu Awaiting inspection
- Maxwell's Bar & Grill 4 - Good
- Nags Head Public House 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Nana Cafe 5 - Very good
- Neuhaus Chocolates Covent Garden 5 - Very good
- Oliphant's Ice Cream and Bakery Ltd 5 - Very good
- Palm Court Brasserie 5 - Very good
- Peter's Snack Bar 5 - Very good
- Petersham Nurseries Deli 5 - Very good
- Pintxito 2 - Some improvement necessary
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Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.