Harris Hoole food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westminster
Harris Hoole holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Basement and Ground Floor 136-138 New Cavendish Street, London, W1W 6YD
How it compares in Westminster
That puts Harris Hoole among the 3,663 places in Westminster holding top marks, 70% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,663 | 70% | ← Harris Hoole | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 848 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 393 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 233 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 84 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 14 | <1% |
A further 446 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Harris Hoole none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Harris Hoole, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ?MÍ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| 74 Charlotte Street By Ben Murphy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| 64 Goodge Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| 7th floor cafe Other catering premises | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2024 |
| 2 Veneti Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| 100 Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| 250 Euston Road - Medirest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| 31 Below Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
Questions about Harris Hoole
What is Harris Hoole's food hygiene rating?
Harris Hoole has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westminster Council on 17 February 2024.
Is Harris Hoole safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Harris Hoole last inspected?
Harris Hoole was last inspected on 17 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westminster Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Harris Hoole?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Harris Hoole compare to other places in Westminster?
70% of the 5,235 rated food businesses in Westminster hold the top rating of 5, and Harris Hoole is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westminster Council inspects Harris Hoole and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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