Backstage Bites food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westminster
Backstage Bites 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 23 January 2024, more than 2 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: Ground Floor and Basement 20 Bedford Street, London, WC2E 9HP
How it compares in Westminster
That puts Backstage Bites 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% | ← Backstage Bites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Backstage Bites 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| 404 Club Not Found Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| 1 Leicester Square Rooftop Bar and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| 50 Kalo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2021 |
| 40 Greek Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
| 27 Old Compton Street Pasta Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| 3 Greek Street Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2022 |
| 76 Dean Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| 21 Soho Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
Questions about Backstage Bites
What is Backstage Bites's food hygiene rating?
Backstage Bites has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westminster Council on 23 January 2024.
Is Backstage Bites 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 Backstage Bites last inspected?
Backstage Bites was last inspected on 23 January 2024, more than 2 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 Backstage Bites?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Backstage Bites compare to other places in Westminster?
70% of the 5,235 rated food businesses in Westminster hold the top rating of 5, and Backstage Bites is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westminster Council inspects Backstage Bites 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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