The Sushi Co - Notting Hill food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Kensington and Chelsea
The Sushi Co - Notting Hill holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 24 February 2026, 4 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: 168 Portobello Road, London, W11 2EB
How it compares in Kensington and Chelsea
In Kensington and Chelsea, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so The Sushi Co - Notting Hill sits behind roughly 1,609 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,609 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 9% | ← The Sushi Co - Notting Hill | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 The Sushi Co - Notting Hill 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 The Sushi Co - Notting Hill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acres Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Acorn Nursery School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| 240 Project Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Acklam 242 Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| 104 Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| 101 West Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Acre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Accent Catering at All Saints Catholic College School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
Questions about The Sushi Co - Notting Hill
What is The Sushi Co - Notting Hill's food hygiene rating?
The Sushi Co - Notting Hill has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Kensington and Chelsea Council on 24 February 2026.
Is The Sushi Co - Notting Hill safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Sushi Co - Notting Hill last inspected?
The Sushi Co - Notting Hill was last inspected on 24 February 2026, 4 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 The Sushi Co - Notting Hill?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Sushi Co - Notting Hill 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 The Sushi Co - Notting Hill holds a 4. 158 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kensington and Chelsea Council inspects The Sushi Co - Notting Hill 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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