Basic Mart food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Westminster
Basic Mart holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 8 January 2024, more than 2 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: 44 Poland Street, London, W1F 7LZ
How it compares in Westminster
In Westminster, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Basic Mart 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% | ← Basic Mart | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Basic Mart 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 Basic Mart, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| 76 Dean Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| 7th floor cafe Other catering premises | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2024 |
| ?MÍ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| 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 |
| 64 Goodge Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| 27 Old Compton Street Pasta Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
Questions about Basic Mart
What is Basic Mart's food hygiene rating?
Basic Mart has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Westminster Council on 8 January 2024.
Is Basic Mart 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Basic Mart last inspected?
Basic Mart was last inspected on 8 January 2024, more than 2 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 Basic Mart?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Basic Mart compare to other places in Westminster?
70% of the 5,235 rated food businesses in Westminster hold the top rating of 5, while Basic Mart holds a 4. 848 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Westminster Council inspects Basic Mart 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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