The Shaston Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Westminster
The Shaston Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 March 2025, 16 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: 4-6 Ganton Street, London, W1F 7QL
How it compares in Westminster
That puts The Shaston Arms 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 Shaston Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Shaston Arms 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 The Shaston Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Warwick Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| 20 Air cafe Other catering premises | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| 76 Dean Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| 100 Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| 27 Old Compton Street Pasta Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| 3 Greek Street Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2022 |
| 21 Soho Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| 40 Greek Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
Questions about The Shaston Arms
What is The Shaston Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Shaston Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westminster Council on 6 March 2025.
Is The Shaston Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Shaston Arms last inspected?
The Shaston Arms was last inspected on 6 March 2025, 16 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 The Shaston Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Shaston Arms compare to other places in Westminster?
70% of the 5,235 rated food businesses in Westminster hold the top rating of 5, and The Shaston Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westminster Council inspects The Shaston Arms 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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