Dover Street Counter food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westminster
Dover Street Counter 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 December 2025, 7 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: Part Basement and Ground Floor Front North 31 Dover Street, London, W1S 4ND
How it compares in Westminster
That puts Dover Street Counter 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% | ← Dover Street Counter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Dover Street Counter 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 Dover Street Counter, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Hay Hill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| 1 Hotel Mayfair Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| 5 Hertford Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| 1 Warwick Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| 20 Air cafe Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| 86 St James Limited Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| 67 Pall Mall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| 45 Park Lane Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
Questions about Dover Street Counter
What is Dover Street Counter's food hygiene rating?
Dover Street Counter has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westminster Council on 15 December 2025.
Is Dover Street Counter 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 Dover Street Counter last inspected?
Dover Street Counter was last inspected on 15 December 2025, 7 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 Dover Street Counter?
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 Dover Street Counter compare to other places in Westminster?
70% of the 5,235 rated food businesses in Westminster hold the top rating of 5, and Dover Street Counter is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westminster Council inspects Dover Street Counter 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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