Akoya food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Kensington and Chelsea
Akoya 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 2 December 2025, 7 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: Unit 1, 253 Portobello Road, London, W11 1LR
How it compares in Kensington and Chelsea
That puts Akoya 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% | ← Akoya | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Akoya 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 Akoya, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acres Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Acklam 242 Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Acre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| 240 Project Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Accent Catering at All Saints Catholic College School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Acorn Nursery School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| 104 Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| Adriana's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about Akoya
What is Akoya's food hygiene rating?
Akoya has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kensington and Chelsea Council on 2 December 2025.
Is Akoya 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 Akoya last inspected?
Akoya was last inspected on 2 December 2025, 7 months 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 Akoya?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Akoya 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 Akoya is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kensington and Chelsea Council inspects Akoya 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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