The Clubhouse St James food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Westminster
The Clubhouse St James holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 19 May 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: Ensearch House 8 St James's Square, London, SW1Y 4JU
How it compares in Westminster
In Westminster, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so The Clubhouse St James sits behind roughly 3,663 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,663 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 848 | 16% | ← The Clubhouse St James | |
| 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 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 Clubhouse St James 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 Clubhouse St James, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Air cafe Other catering premises | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| 1 Warwick Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| 67 Pall Mall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| 86 St James Limited Other catering premises | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| 1 Hotel Mayfair Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| 1 Leicester Square Rooftop Bar and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| 404 Club Not Found Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| 12 Hay Hill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
Questions about The Clubhouse St James
What is The Clubhouse St James's food hygiene rating?
The Clubhouse St James has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Westminster Council on 19 May 2023.
Is The Clubhouse St James 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Clubhouse St James last inspected?
The Clubhouse St James was last inspected on 19 May 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 The Clubhouse St James?
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 Clubhouse St James compare to other places in Westminster?
70% of the 5,235 rated food businesses in Westminster hold the top rating of 5, while The Clubhouse St James holds a 4. 848 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Westminster Council inspects The Clubhouse St James 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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