Palmer & Howells food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Camden
Palmer & Howells 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
This is a fresh result: Palmer & Howells was inspected on 16 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: St Marys School, 47 Fitzjohn's Avenue, NW3 6PG
How it compares in Camden
That puts Palmer & Howells among the 1,993 places in Camden holding top marks, 59% 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 | 1,993 | 59% | ← Palmer & Howells | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 654 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 457 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 127 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 90 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 52 | 2% |
A further 924 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 Palmer & Howells 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 Palmer & Howells, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age UK Camden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Air Studios Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2023 |
| 28 Church Row Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2020 |
| 12TH Street Burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Acol Bridge Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2023 |
| Abbey Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Acol Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
| Abbey Road Groceries Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2024 |
Questions about Palmer & Howells
What is Palmer & Howells's food hygiene rating?
Palmer & Howells has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Camden Council on 16 June 2026.
Is Palmer & Howells 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 Palmer & Howells last inspected?
Palmer & Howells was last inspected on 16 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Camden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Palmer & Howells?
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 Palmer & Howells compare to other places in Camden?
59% of the 3,373 rated food businesses in Camden hold the top rating of 5, and Palmer & Howells is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Camden Council inspects Palmer & Howells 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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