The Orchard Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hammersmith and Fulham
The Orchard Tavern 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 10 October 2025, 9 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: Orchard Tavern, 136 Askew Road, London, W12 9BP
How it compares in Hammersmith and Fulham
That puts The Orchard Tavern among the 1,398 places in Hammersmith and Fulham holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,398 | 78% | ← The Orchard Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 122 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 175 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 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 Orchard Tavern 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 Orchard Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acton Vale Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Ali Halal Butchers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Al-Dimashqi Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| 404 Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Akmal Rehman Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2023 |
| A B Wines Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| A.P.P.L.E. Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Admiral Cafe Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
Questions about The Orchard Tavern
What is The Orchard Tavern's food hygiene rating?
The Orchard Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hammersmith and Fulham Council on 10 October 2025.
Is The Orchard Tavern 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 Orchard Tavern last inspected?
The Orchard Tavern was last inspected on 10 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hammersmith and Fulham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Orchard Tavern?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Orchard Tavern compare to other places in Hammersmith and Fulham?
78% of the 1,803 rated food businesses in Hammersmith and Fulham hold the top rating of 5, and The Orchard Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hammersmith and Fulham Council inspects The Orchard Tavern 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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