American Food Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Kensington and Chelsea
American Food Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 9 July 2025, 12 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: 2 Ladbroke Grove, London, W11 3BG
How it compares in Kensington and Chelsea
In Kensington and Chelsea, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so American Food Store sits behind roughly 1,609 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,609 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 9% | ← American Food Store | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 American Food Store 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 American Food Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Nursery School School/college/university | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| 114 KCS Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| 101 West Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| 240 Project Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Abu Maher Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2023 |
| Acai Berry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| 104 Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| Acres Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
Questions about American Food Store
What is American Food Store's food hygiene rating?
American Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Kensington and Chelsea Council on 9 July 2025.
Is American Food Store safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was American Food Store last inspected?
American Food Store was last inspected on 9 July 2025, 12 months 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 American Food Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does American Food Store 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, while American Food Store holds a 4. 158 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kensington and Chelsea Council inspects American Food Store 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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