Kings food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westminster
Kings 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 4 July 2025, 12 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 Ampersand Building 178 Wardour Street, London, W1F 8FY
How it compares in Westminster
That puts Kings 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% | ← Kings | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Kings 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 Kings, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| 76 Dean Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| 21 Soho Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| 3 Greek Street Retailers - other | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2022 |
| 7th floor cafe Other catering premises | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2024 |
| 27 Old Compton Street Pasta Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| 64 Goodge Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| 40 Greek Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
Questions about Kings
What is Kings's food hygiene rating?
Kings has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westminster Council on 4 July 2025.
Is Kings 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 Kings last inspected?
Kings was last inspected on 4 July 2025, 12 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 Kings?
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 Kings compare to other places in Westminster?
70% of the 5,235 rated food businesses in Westminster hold the top rating of 5, and Kings is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westminster Council inspects Kings 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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