Three Lanterns Leicester Square food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Westminster
Three Lanterns Leicester Square holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 5 Lisle Street, London, WC2H 7BF
How it compares in Westminster
That puts Three Lanterns Leicester Square 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% | ← Three Lanterns Leicester Square | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Three Lanterns Leicester Square 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 Three Lanterns Leicester Square, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Leicester Square Rooftop Bar and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| 404 Club Not Found Pub/bar/nightclub | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| 27 Old Compton Street Pasta Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| 40 Greek Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
| 76 Dean Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| 20 Air cafe Other catering premises | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| 3 Greek Street Retailers - other | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2022 |
| 1 Warwick Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
Questions about Three Lanterns Leicester Square
What is Three Lanterns Leicester Square's food hygiene rating?
Three Lanterns Leicester Square has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westminster Council on 5 September 2024.
Is Three Lanterns Leicester Square 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Three Lanterns Leicester Square last inspected?
Three Lanterns Leicester Square was last inspected on 5 September 2024, 22 months 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 Three Lanterns Leicester Square?
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 Three Lanterns Leicester Square compare to other places in Westminster?
70% of the 5,235 rated food businesses in Westminster hold the top rating of 5, and Three Lanterns Leicester Square is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westminster Council inspects Three Lanterns Leicester Square 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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