Gail's Melcombe Street food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westminster
Gail's Melcombe Street 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 5 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 35 Melcombe Street, London, NW1 6AG
How it compares in Westminster
That puts Gail's Melcombe Street 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% | ← Gail's Melcombe Street | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Melcombe Street 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 Gail's Melcombe Street, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Floor The Terrace Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| 31 Below Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Acai Do Brazil Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| 28-50 Wine Workshop and Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| 40 Duke Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| 2 Veneti Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Abc Hyde Park Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2024 |
| Aberdeen Steak House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
Questions about Gail's Melcombe Street
What is Gail's Melcombe Street's food hygiene rating?
Gail's Melcombe Street has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westminster Council on 5 September 2024.
Is Gail's Melcombe Street 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 Melcombe Street last inspected?
Gail's Melcombe Street was last inspected on 5 September 2024, 22 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 Gail's Melcombe Street?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gail's Melcombe Street compare to other places in Westminster?
70% of the 5,235 rated food businesses in Westminster hold the top rating of 5, and Gail's Melcombe Street is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westminster Council inspects Gail's Melcombe Street 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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