The Dawn Seal food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westminster
The Dawn Seal 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: The Dawn Seal was inspected on 30 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 61 Abbey Road, Abbey Road, London, NW8 0AD
How it compares in Westminster
That puts The Dawn Seal 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 Dawn Seal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Dawn Seal, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Road Groceries Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2024 |
| Abbey Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Abacus Ark Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Acol Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
| Abi's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Acol Bridge Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2023 |
| Adam on the Go Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
Questions about The Dawn Seal
What is The Dawn Seal's food hygiene rating?
The Dawn Seal has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westminster Council on 30 June 2026.
Is The Dawn Seal 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 The Dawn Seal last inspected?
The Dawn Seal was last inspected on 30 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westminster Council rather than by the business.
How does The Dawn Seal compare to other places in Westminster?
70% of the 5,235 rated food businesses in Westminster hold the top rating of 5, and The Dawn Seal is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westminster Council inspects The Dawn Seal 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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