The Newman food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westminster
The Newman 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 15 May 2026, 2 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: The Newman Hotel 49-57 Newman Street, London, W1T 3EB
How it compares in Westminster
That puts The Newman 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 Newman | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Newman, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7th floor cafe Other catering premises | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2024 |
| 64 Goodge Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| 74 Charlotte Street By Ben Murphy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| ?MÍ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| 100 Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| 21 Soho Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| 3 Greek Street Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2022 |
| 76 Dean Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
Questions about The Newman
What is The Newman's food hygiene rating?
The Newman has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westminster Council on 15 May 2026.
Is The Newman 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 Newman last inspected?
The Newman was last inspected on 15 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westminster Council rather than by the business.
How does The Newman compare to other places in Westminster?
70% of the 5,235 rated food businesses in Westminster hold the top rating of 5, and The Newman is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westminster Council inspects The Newman 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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