The Hero food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Westminster
The Hero holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 3 April 2025, 15 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: 55 Shirland Road, London, W9 2JD
How it compares in Westminster
In Westminster, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so The Hero 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% | ← The Hero | |
| 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 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 The Hero 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 Hero, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam on the Go Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| 104 Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| 1Rebel Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2024 |
| Acklam 242 Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| 101 West Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Abacus Ark Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Acres Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Aberdeen Steak House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
Questions about The Hero
What is The Hero's food hygiene rating?
The Hero has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Westminster Council on 3 April 2025.
Is The Hero 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Hero last inspected?
The Hero was last inspected on 3 April 2025, 15 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 Hero?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Hero compare to other places in Westminster?
70% of the 5,235 rated food businesses in Westminster hold the top rating of 5, while The Hero holds a 4. 848 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Westminster Council inspects The Hero 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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Understanding this rating
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