Tequila Mockingbird food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Westminster
Tequila Mockingbird holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the pub requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 20 November 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: 40-42 William IV Street, London, WC2N 4DD
How it compares in Westminster
A 0 is rare: only 14 of 5,232 rated places in Westminster score this low, about one in 374. By contrast 70% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,664 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 846 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 391 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 233 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 84 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 14 | <1% | ← Tequila Mockingbird |
A further 449 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Urgent improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Urgent improvement necessary
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 Tequila Mockingbird the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Tequila Mockingbird, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Kalo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2021 |
| 404 Club Not Found Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| 1 Leicester Square Rooftop Bar and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| 40 Greek Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
| 27 Old Compton Street Pasta Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| 76 Dean Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| 3 Greek Street Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2022 |
| 20 Air cafe Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
Questions about Tequila Mockingbird
What is Tequila Mockingbird's food hygiene rating?
Tequila Mockingbird has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Westminster Council on 20 November 2025.
Is Tequila Mockingbird safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The pub may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Tequila Mockingbird last inspected?
Tequila Mockingbird was last inspected on 20 November 2025, 7 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 Tequila Mockingbird?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "urgent improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "urgent improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tequila Mockingbird compare to other places in Westminster?
70% of the 5,232 rated food businesses in Westminster hold the top rating of 5, while Tequila Mockingbird holds a 0. 14 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Westminster Council inspects Tequila Mockingbird 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Westminster, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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