Island Poke food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Westminster
Island Poke holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 March 2026, 3 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: 137 Victoria Street, London, SW1E 6RD
How it compares in Westminster
That puts Island Poke 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% | ← Island Poke | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Island Poke 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 Island Poke, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Rebel Retailers - other | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| 41 Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| A Wong Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| 86 St James Limited Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| 67 Pall Mall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| 2 Chesham Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| 5 Hertford Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| 1 Hotel Mayfair Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
Questions about Island Poke
What is Island Poke's food hygiene rating?
Island Poke has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westminster Council on 23 March 2026.
Is Island Poke 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Island Poke last inspected?
Island Poke was last inspected on 23 March 2026, 3 months 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 Island Poke?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Island Poke compare to other places in Westminster?
70% of the 5,235 rated food businesses in Westminster hold the top rating of 5, and Island Poke is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westminster Council inspects Island Poke 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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