Covent Garden Social Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Westminster
Covent Garden Social Club 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 30 June 2021, more than 5 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Arts Theatre 6-7 Great Newport Street, London, WC2H 7JB
How it compares in Westminster
In Westminster, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Covent Garden Social Club sits behind roughly 3,663 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,663 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 848 | 16% | ← Covent Garden Social Club | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Covent Garden Social Club 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 Covent Garden Social Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 404 Club Not Found Pub/bar/nightclub | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| 40 Greek Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
| 1 Leicester Square Rooftop Bar and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| 27 Old Compton Street Pasta Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| 3 Greek Street Retailers - other | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2022 |
| 76 Dean Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| 21 Soho Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| 50 Kalo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2021 |
Questions about Covent Garden Social Club
What is Covent Garden Social Club's food hygiene rating?
Covent Garden Social Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Westminster Council on 30 June 2021.
Is Covent Garden Social Club 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 Covent Garden Social Club last inspected?
Covent Garden Social Club was last inspected on 30 June 2021, more than 5 years 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 Covent Garden Social Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Covent Garden Social Club compare to other places in Westminster?
70% of the 5,235 rated food businesses in Westminster hold the top rating of 5, while Covent Garden Social Club holds a 4. 848 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Westminster Council inspects Covent Garden Social Club 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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