New Linden Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Westminster
New Linden Hotel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel 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 14 May 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: 59 Leinster Square, London, W2 4PS
How it compares in Westminster
In Westminster, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so New Linden Hotel 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% | ← New Linden Hotel | |
| 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 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 New Linden Hotel 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 New Linden Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 West Retailers - other | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Abu Maher Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2023 |
| 1Rebel Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2024 |
| 104 Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| 114 KCS Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Acorn Nursery School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Acres Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Acklam 242 Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
Questions about New Linden Hotel
What is New Linden Hotel's food hygiene rating?
New Linden Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Westminster Council on 14 May 2024.
Is New Linden Hotel 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 hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was New Linden Hotel last inspected?
New Linden Hotel was last inspected on 14 May 2024, more than 2 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 New Linden Hotel?
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 New Linden Hotel compare to other places in Westminster?
70% of the 5,235 rated food businesses in Westminster hold the top rating of 5, while New Linden Hotel holds a 4. 848 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Westminster Council inspects New Linden Hotel 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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