Local Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Kensington and Chelsea
Local Supermarket holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 30 April 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: 45 Earl's Court Road, London, W8 6ED
How it compares in Kensington and Chelsea
A 1 is rare: only 7 of 1,834 rated places in Kensington and Chelsea score this low, about one in 262. By contrast 88% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,609 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ← Local Supermarket | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major 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 Local Supermarket the inspector recorded concerns over 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 Local Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addie's Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Addies Thai Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Adoratrices Convent Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| A Braccetto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Adora Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Acai Berry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| 114 KCS Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| 54 Queen's Gate Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
Questions about Local Supermarket
What is Local Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Local Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Kensington and Chelsea Council on 30 April 2024.
Is Local Supermarket safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Local Supermarket last inspected?
Local Supermarket was last inspected on 30 April 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 Local Supermarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Local Supermarket 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, while Local Supermarket holds a 1. 7 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kensington and Chelsea Council inspects Local Supermarket 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 1 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 Kensington and Chelsea, 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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