Gail's Paddington Square food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westminster
Gail's Paddington Square 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
This is a fresh result: Gail's Paddington Square was inspected on 28 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
91% of rated food businesses in Westminster score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Westminster ratings →
Address: Unit 36 1 Paddington Square, Westminster, London, W2 1DL
How this rating has changed
Gail's Paddington Square was re-inspected on 28 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 28 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Westminster
That puts Gail's Paddington Square among the 3,700 places in Westminster holding top marks, 74% 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 | 3,700 | 74% | ← Gail's Paddington Square | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 844 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 392 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 64 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Gail's Paddington Square 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.
Questions about Gail's Paddington Square
What is Gail's Paddington Square's food hygiene rating?
Gail's Paddington Square has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westminster Council on 28 August 2026.
Is Gail's Paddington Square 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 Gail's Paddington Square last inspected?
Gail's Paddington Square was last inspected on 28 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westminster Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gail's Paddington Square?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gail's Paddington Square compare to other places in Westminster?
74% of the 5,000 rated food businesses in Westminster hold the top rating of 5, and Gail's Paddington Square is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westminster Council inspects Gail's Paddington Square 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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