Novello Theatre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westminster
Novello Theatre 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 8 June 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: Novello Theatre 5 Aldwych, London, WC2B 4LD
How it compares in Westminster
That puts Novello Theatre 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% | ← Novello Theatre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Novello Theatre 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 Novello Theatre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180 Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2022 |
| 42 Holborn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Abeno Okonomi-yaki Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| 404 Club Not Found Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| 40 Greek Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
| 50 Kalo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2021 |
| 1 Leicester Square Rooftop Bar and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| 27 Old Compton Street Pasta Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
Questions about Novello Theatre
What is Novello Theatre's food hygiene rating?
Novello Theatre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westminster Council on 8 June 2023.
Is Novello Theatre 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 Novello Theatre last inspected?
Novello Theatre was last inspected on 8 June 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 Novello Theatre?
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 Novello Theatre compare to other places in Westminster?
70% of the 5,235 rated food businesses in Westminster hold the top rating of 5, and Novello Theatre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westminster Council inspects Novello Theatre 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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