Freedom food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westminster
Freedom 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
The rating dates from 14 July 2023, more than 3 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: Ground Floor Central and South National House 60-66 Wardour Street, London, W1F 0TA
How it compares in Westminster
That puts Freedom 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% | ← Freedom | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Freedom 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 Freedom, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 Dean Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| 27 Old Compton Street Pasta Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| 40 Greek Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
| 3 Greek Street Retailers - other | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2022 |
| 1 Leicester Square Rooftop Bar and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| 404 Club Not Found Pub/bar/nightclub | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| 20 Air cafe Other catering premises | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| 21 Soho Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
Questions about Freedom
What is Freedom's food hygiene rating?
Freedom has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westminster Council on 14 July 2023.
Is Freedom 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 Freedom last inspected?
Freedom was last inspected on 14 July 2023, more than 3 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 Freedom?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Freedom compare to other places in Westminster?
70% of the 5,235 rated food businesses in Westminster hold the top rating of 5, and Freedom is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westminster Council inspects Freedom 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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