The Cafe In The Crypt food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westminster
The Cafe In The Crypt 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 Cafe In The Crypt was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Basement St Martin-in-the-Fields Church St Martin's Place, London, WC2N 4JJ
How it compares in Westminster
That puts The Cafe In The Crypt 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% | ← The Cafe In The Crypt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cafe In The Crypt 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 Cafe In The Crypt, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Kalo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2021 |
| 404 Club Not Found Pub/bar/nightclub | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| 1 Leicester Square Rooftop Bar and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| 40 Greek Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
| 27 Old Compton Street Pasta Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| 76 Dean Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| 20 Air cafe Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| 3 Greek Street Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2022 |
Questions about The Cafe In The Crypt
What is The Cafe In The Crypt's food hygiene rating?
The Cafe In The Crypt has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westminster Council on 11 June 2026.
Is The Cafe In The Crypt 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 Cafe In The Crypt last inspected?
The Cafe In The Crypt was last inspected on 11 June 2026, a month 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 The Cafe In The Crypt?
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 Cafe In The Crypt compare to other places in Westminster?
70% of the 5,235 rated food businesses in Westminster hold the top rating of 5, and The Cafe In The Crypt is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westminster Council inspects The Cafe In The Crypt 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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