The Lost Poet food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Kensington and Chelsea
The Lost Poet holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 July 2024, more than 2 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: 6 Portobello Road, London, W11 3DG
How it compares in Kensington and Chelsea
That puts The Lost Poet among the 1,609 places in Kensington and Chelsea holding top marks, 88% 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 | 1,609 | 88% | ← The Lost Poet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 9% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Lost Poet 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 Lost Poet, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 114 KCS Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| 101 West Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Acorn Nursery School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Abu Maher Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2023 |
| 104 Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| 1Rebel Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2024 |
| Acres Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| 240 Project Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
Questions about The Lost Poet
What is The Lost Poet's food hygiene rating?
The Lost Poet has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kensington and Chelsea Council on 4 July 2024.
Is The Lost Poet 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lost Poet last inspected?
The Lost Poet was last inspected on 4 July 2024, more than 2 years 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 Lost Poet?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", 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 Lost Poet 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, and The Lost Poet is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kensington and Chelsea Council inspects The Lost Poet 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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