Baxter Storey @ Gardiner & Theobald food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Camden
Baxter Storey @ Gardiner & Theobald 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 21 March 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: 10-12 South Crescent, WC1E 7BD
How it compares in Camden
That puts Baxter Storey @ Gardiner & Theobald among the 1,993 places in Camden holding top marks, 59% 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 | 1,993 | 59% | ← Baxter Storey @ Gardiner & Theobald | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 654 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 457 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 127 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 91 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 51 | 2% |
A further 924 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 Baxter Storey @ Gardiner & Theobald 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 Baxter Storey @ Gardiner & Theobald, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Goodge Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| 74 Charlotte Street By Ben Murphy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| 7th floor cafe Other catering premises | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2024 |
| 100 Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| 21 Soho Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| 3 Greek Street Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2022 |
| ?MÍ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| 76 Dean Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
Questions about Baxter Storey @ Gardiner & Theobald
What is Baxter Storey @ Gardiner & Theobald's food hygiene rating?
Baxter Storey @ Gardiner & Theobald has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Camden Council on 21 March 2023.
Is Baxter Storey @ Gardiner & Theobald 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 Baxter Storey @ Gardiner & Theobald last inspected?
Baxter Storey @ Gardiner & Theobald was last inspected on 21 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Camden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Baxter Storey @ Gardiner & Theobald?
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 Baxter Storey @ Gardiner & Theobald compare to other places in Camden?
59% of the 3,373 rated food businesses in Camden hold the top rating of 5, and Baxter Storey @ Gardiner & Theobald is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Camden Council inspects Baxter Storey @ Gardiner & Theobald 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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