The River Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hammersmith and Fulham
The River Cafe 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: The River Cafe was inspected on 13 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Thames Wharf, Rainville Road, London, W6 9HA
How it compares in Hammersmith and Fulham
That puts The River Cafe 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 River Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 River 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 River Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Mezza & Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Age UK Hammersmith & Fulham Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Admiral Cafe Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Ahuja Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2022 |
| 696 Mangal (Fulham Kebab House Ltd) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| 404 Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Al-Ghazal Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
Questions about The River Cafe
What is The River Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The River Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hammersmith and Fulham Council on 13 May 2026.
Is The River 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The River Cafe last inspected?
The River Cafe was last inspected on 13 May 2026, a month 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 River Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The River Cafe 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 River Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hammersmith and Fulham Council inspects The River 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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