So Cafe London food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westminster
So Cafe London 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 1 July 2023, more than 3 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: Maida Vale Station Elgin Avenue, London, W9 1JS
How it compares in Westminster
That puts So Cafe London 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.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,663 | 70% | ← So Cafe London | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 848 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 393 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 233 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 84 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 14 | <1% |
A further 446 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 So Cafe London 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 So Cafe London, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam on the Go Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Abacus Ark Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Abbey Road Groceries Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2024 |
| Abbey Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Abi's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| 104 Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| Acol Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
Questions about So Cafe London
What is So Cafe London's food hygiene rating?
So Cafe London has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westminster Council on 1 July 2023.
Is So Cafe London 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 So Cafe London last inspected?
So Cafe London was last inspected on 1 July 2023, more than 3 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 So Cafe London?
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 So Cafe London compare to other places in Westminster?
70% of the 5,235 rated food businesses in Westminster hold the top rating of 5, and So Cafe London is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westminster Council inspects So Cafe London 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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