The Athenian food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hammersmith and Fulham
The Athenian holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 21 October 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Unit 5, Media Works Building, 191 Wood Lane, W12 7FP
How it compares in Hammersmith and Fulham
In Hammersmith and Fulham, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Athenian sits behind roughly 1,398 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,398 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 13% | ← The Athenian | |
| 3 out of 5 | 122 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 175 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Athenian 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 The Athenian, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Dimashqi Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Adriana's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| A B Wines Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Akmal Rehman Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2023 |
| 240 Project Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Accent Catering at All Saints Catholic College School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Acton Vale Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| A K Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
Questions about The Athenian
What is The Athenian's food hygiene rating?
The Athenian has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hammersmith and Fulham Council on 21 October 2025.
Is The Athenian safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Athenian last inspected?
The Athenian was last inspected on 21 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hammersmith and Fulham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Athenian?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Athenian compare to other places in Hammersmith and Fulham?
78% of the 1,803 rated food businesses in Hammersmith and Fulham hold the top rating of 5, while The Athenian holds a 4. 239 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hammersmith and Fulham Council inspects The Athenian 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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