The Hill Cafe food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Kensington and Chelsea
The Hill Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 89 Moscow Road, London, W2 4EL
How it compares in Kensington and Chelsea
That puts The Hill Cafe among the 1,609 places in Kensington and Chelsea holding top marks, 88% 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 | 1,609 | 88% | ← The Hill Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 168 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 Hill Cafe 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 Hill Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 West Retailers - other | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Abu Maher Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2023 |
| 114 KCS Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| 1Rebel Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2024 |
| 104 Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| Acorn Nursery School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Acai Berry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| Acres Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
Questions about The Hill Cafe
What is The Hill Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Hill Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kensington and Chelsea Council on 5 February 2024.
Is The Hill Cafe 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Hill Cafe last inspected?
The Hill Cafe was last inspected on 5 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Kensington and Chelsea Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Hill Cafe?
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 Hill Cafe compare to other places in Kensington and Chelsea?
88% of the 1,834 rated food businesses in Kensington and Chelsea hold the top rating of 5, and The Hill Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kensington and Chelsea Council inspects The Hill Cafe 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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