The SeaShell of Lisson Grove food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westminster
The SeaShell of Lisson Grove holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 28 November 2025, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Basement and Ground Floor 49-51 Lisson Grove, London, NW1 6UH
How it compares in Westminster
In Westminster, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so The SeaShell of Lisson Grove 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% | ← The SeaShell of Lisson Grove | |
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The SeaShell of Lisson Grove, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Floor The Terrace Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Abc Hyde Park Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2024 |
| Aberdeen Steak House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| 31 Below Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Acai Do Brazil Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| 40 Duke Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| 28-50 Wine Workshop and Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| 2 Veneti Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
Questions about The SeaShell of Lisson Grove
What is The SeaShell of Lisson Grove's food hygiene rating?
The SeaShell of Lisson Grove has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Westminster Council on 28 November 2025.
Is The SeaShell of Lisson Grove 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The SeaShell of Lisson Grove last inspected?
The SeaShell of Lisson Grove was last inspected on 28 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westminster Council rather than by the business.
How does The SeaShell of Lisson Grove compare to other places in Westminster?
70% of the 5,235 rated food businesses in Westminster hold the top rating of 5, while The SeaShell of Lisson Grove holds a 4. 848 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Westminster Council inspects The SeaShell of Lisson Grove 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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