Portobello 177 food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Kensington and Chelsea
Portobello 177 holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 4 November 2025, 8 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: Ground Floor, 177 Portobello Road, London, W11 2DY
How it compares in Kensington and Chelsea
In Kensington and Chelsea, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Portobello 177 sits behind roughly 1,767 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,609 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ← Portobello 177 | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Portobello 177 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 Portobello 177, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Nursery School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Acres Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| 240 Project Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Acklam 242 Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| 104 Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 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 Portobello 177
What is Portobello 177's food hygiene rating?
Portobello 177 has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Kensington and Chelsea Council on 4 November 2025.
Is Portobello 177 safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Portobello 177 last inspected?
Portobello 177 was last inspected on 4 November 2025, 8 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 Portobello 177?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Portobello 177 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 Portobello 177 holds a 3. 51 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kensington and Chelsea Council inspects Portobello 177 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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