Oswalds food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Westminster
Oswalds holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Oswalds was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Basement to Second Floor 25-26 Albemarle Street, West End, London, W1S 4HX
How it compares in Westminster
That puts Oswalds 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% | ← Oswalds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Questions about Oswalds
What is Oswalds's food hygiene rating?
Oswalds has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westminster Council on 3 June 2026.
Is Oswalds 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Oswalds last inspected?
Oswalds was last inspected on 3 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westminster Council rather than by the business.
How does Oswalds compare to other places in Westminster?
70% of the 5,235 rated food businesses in Westminster hold the top rating of 5, and Oswalds is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westminster Council inspects Oswalds 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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Understanding this rating
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.westminster.gov.uk/
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