Socialista Lounge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westminster
Socialista Lounge holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 29 January 2020, more than 6 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: 15A Hay Hill, London, W1J 8NX
How it compares in Westminster
In Westminster, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Socialista Lounge sits behind roughly 3,663 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,663 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 848 | 16% | ← Socialista Lounge | |
| 3 out of 5 | 393 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 233 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 84 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 14 | <1% |
A further 446 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Socialista Lounge 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 Socialista Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Hay Hill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| 1 Hotel Mayfair Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| 5 Hertford Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| 1 Warwick Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| 20 Air cafe Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| 86 St James Limited Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| 67 Pall Mall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| 45 Park Lane Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
Questions about Socialista Lounge
What is Socialista Lounge's food hygiene rating?
Socialista Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Westminster Council on 29 January 2020.
Is Socialista Lounge 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Socialista Lounge last inspected?
Socialista Lounge was last inspected on 29 January 2020, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westminster Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Socialista Lounge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Socialista Lounge compare to other places in Westminster?
70% of the 5,235 rated food businesses in Westminster hold the top rating of 5, while Socialista Lounge holds a 4. 848 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Westminster Council inspects Socialista Lounge 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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