The Little Violet Door food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Westminster
The Little Violet Door 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 15 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: 9-11 Kingly Street, London, W1B 5PH
How it compares in Westminster
That puts The Little Violet Door 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% | ← The Little Violet Door | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Little Violet Door 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 Little Violet Door, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Warwick Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| 20 Air cafe Other catering premises | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| 76 Dean Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| 100 Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| 12 Hay Hill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| 27 Old Compton Street Pasta Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| 1 Hotel Mayfair Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| 40 Greek Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
Questions about The Little Violet Door
What is The Little Violet Door's food hygiene rating?
The Little Violet Door has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westminster Council on 15 November 2025.
Is The Little Violet Door 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 The Little Violet Door last inspected?
The Little Violet Door was last inspected on 15 November 2025, 8 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 The Little Violet Door?
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 The Little Violet Door compare to other places in Westminster?
70% of the 5,235 rated food businesses in Westminster hold the top rating of 5, and The Little Violet Door is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westminster Council inspects The Little Violet Door 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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