The Phoenix Pub and Dining Room food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Kensington and Chelsea
The Phoenix Pub and Dining Room holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 May 2025, 13 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: 23 Smith Street, London, SW3 4EE
How it compares in Kensington and Chelsea
In Kensington and Chelsea, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so The Phoenix Pub and Dining Room sits behind roughly 1,609 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,609 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 9% | ← The Phoenix Pub and Dining Room | |
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 168 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 Very 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 Phoenix Pub and Dining Room 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 Phoenix Pub and Dining Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Rebel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Accent Catering School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Accent Catering @Francis Holland Prep School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Acai Berry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| 2 Chesham Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| A Moore & Co Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| 100 Queen's Gate Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| 50 Ways Caviar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
Questions about The Phoenix Pub and Dining Room
What is The Phoenix Pub and Dining Room's food hygiene rating?
The Phoenix Pub and Dining Room has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Kensington and Chelsea Council on 21 May 2025.
Is The Phoenix Pub and Dining Room 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Phoenix Pub and Dining Room last inspected?
The Phoenix Pub and Dining Room was last inspected on 21 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Kensington and Chelsea Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Phoenix Pub and Dining Room?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Phoenix Pub and Dining Room compare to other places in Kensington and Chelsea?
88% of the 1,834 rated food businesses in Kensington and Chelsea hold the top rating of 5, while The Phoenix Pub and Dining Room holds a 4. 158 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kensington and Chelsea Council inspects The Phoenix Pub and Dining Room 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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