The Redback food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hammersmith and Fulham
The Redback holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 8 November 2023, 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: The Slug, 490 - 492 Fulham Road, London, SW6 5NH
How it compares in Hammersmith and Fulham
In Hammersmith and Fulham, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Redback sits behind roughly 1,398 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,398 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 13% | ← The Redback | |
| 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 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 The Redback 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 Redback, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abugida Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Ahuja Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2022 |
| 696 Mangal (Fulham Kebab House Ltd) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| 1910 Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Aggelos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| 20 Minutes Alcohol & Vapes Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| 508 Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| 606 Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
Questions about The Redback
What is The Redback's food hygiene rating?
The Redback has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hammersmith and Fulham Council on 8 November 2023.
Is The Redback 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Redback last inspected?
The Redback was last inspected on 8 November 2023, more than 2 years 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 Redback?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Redback 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, while The Redback holds a 4. 239 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hammersmith and Fulham Council inspects The Redback 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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