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Abu Maher food hygiene rating

Takeaway/sandwich shop · Westminster

Abu Maher holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.

The rating: 5 - Very good

The rating dates from 30 September 2023, 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: Unit E Queensway Market 23-25 Queensway, London, W2 4QJ

How it compares in Westminster

That puts Abu Maher among the 3,663 places in Westminster holding top marks, 70% 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.

Every rated food business in Westminster
5 out of 5 3,663 70% ← Abu Maher
4 out of 5 849 16%
3 out of 5 393 8%
2 out of 5 231 4%
1 out of 5 84 2%
0 out of 5 14 <1%

A further 447 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.

What the inspector found

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 Abu Maher 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 Abu Maher, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
101 West Retailers - other 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 26 September 2025
1Rebel Retailers - other 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 20 July 2024
114 KCS Ltd Retailers - other 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 5 February 2025
Acai Berry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 23 August 2024
Aberdeen Steak House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 15 October 2024
104 Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 1 December 2023
Abc Hyde Park Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 13 April 2024
Acorn Nursery School School/college/university 0.8 miles away 5 - Very good 17 September 2025

Questions about Abu Maher

What is Abu Maher's food hygiene rating?

Abu Maher has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westminster Council on 30 September 2023.

Is Abu Maher 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.

When was Abu Maher last inspected?

Abu Maher was last inspected on 30 September 2023, more than 2 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 Abu Maher?

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 Abu Maher compare to other places in Westminster?

70% of the 5,234 rated food businesses in Westminster hold the top rating of 5, and Abu Maher is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Westminster Council inspects Abu Maher 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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