Lanserhof at the Arts Club food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westminster
Lanserhof at the Arts Club 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 2 February 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: 18 Dover Street, London, W1S 4LT
How it compares in Westminster
That puts Lanserhof at the Arts Club 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% | ← Lanserhof at the Arts Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Lanserhof at the Arts Club 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 Lanserhof at the Arts Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Hay Hill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| 1 Hotel Mayfair Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| 1 Warwick Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| 20 Air cafe Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| 5 Hertford Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| 86 St James Limited Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| 67 Pall Mall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| 45 Park Lane Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
Questions about Lanserhof at the Arts Club
What is Lanserhof at the Arts Club's food hygiene rating?
Lanserhof at the Arts Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westminster Council on 2 February 2023.
Is Lanserhof at the Arts Club 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 Lanserhof at the Arts Club last inspected?
Lanserhof at the Arts Club was last inspected on 2 February 2023, more than 3 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 Lanserhof at the Arts Club?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lanserhof at the Arts Club compare to other places in Westminster?
70% of the 5,235 rated food businesses in Westminster hold the top rating of 5, and Lanserhof at the Arts Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westminster Council inspects Lanserhof at the Arts Club 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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