Prestat Chocolates food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Westminster
Prestat Chocolates holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 14-14A Princes Arcade Piccadilly, London, SW1Y 6DS
How it compares in Westminster
That puts Prestat Chocolates among the 3,663 places in Westminster holding top marks, 70% 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 | 3,663 | 70% | ← Prestat Chocolates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 848 | 16% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Prestat Chocolates 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 Prestat Chocolates, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Warwick Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| 20 Air cafe Other catering premises | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| 1 Hotel Mayfair Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| 67 Pall Mall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| 86 St James Limited Other catering premises | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| 12 Hay Hill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| 1 Leicester Square Rooftop Bar and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| 404 Club Not Found Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
Questions about Prestat Chocolates
What is Prestat Chocolates's food hygiene rating?
Prestat Chocolates has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westminster Council on 27 November 2024.
Is Prestat Chocolates 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Prestat Chocolates last inspected?
Prestat Chocolates was last inspected on 27 November 2024, 19 months 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 Prestat Chocolates?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Prestat Chocolates compare to other places in Westminster?
70% of the 5,235 rated food businesses in Westminster hold the top rating of 5, and Prestat Chocolates is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westminster Council inspects Prestat Chocolates 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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