William Norris And Company food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westminster
William Norris And Company 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 12 January 2026, 6 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: 8 King Street, St James's, London, SW1Y 6QT
How it compares in Westminster
That puts William Norris And Company 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% | ← William Norris And Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to William Norris And Company, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 Pall Mall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| 86 St James Limited Other catering premises | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| 1 Hotel Mayfair Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| 1 Warwick Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| 20 Air cafe Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| 12 Hay Hill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| 1 Leicester Square Rooftop Bar and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| 5 Hertford Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
Questions about William Norris And Company
What is William Norris And Company's food hygiene rating?
William Norris And Company has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westminster Council on 12 January 2026.
Is William Norris And Company 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 William Norris And Company last inspected?
William Norris And Company was last inspected on 12 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westminster Council rather than by the business.
How does William Norris And Company compare to other places in Westminster?
70% of the 5,235 rated food businesses in Westminster hold the top rating of 5, and William Norris And Company is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westminster Council inspects William Norris And Company 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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