The John Snow Public House food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westminster
The John Snow Public House holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 25 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: 39 Broadwick Street, London, W1F 9QJ
How it compares in Westminster
In Westminster, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so The John Snow Public House sits behind roughly 4,511 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,663 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 848 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 393 | 8% | ← The John Snow Public House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 John Snow Public House 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 John Snow Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 Dean Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| 20 Air cafe Other catering premises | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| 1 Warwick Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| 100 Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| 27 Old Compton Street Pasta Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| 3 Greek Street Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2022 |
| 40 Greek Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
| 21 Soho Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
Questions about The John Snow Public House
What is The John Snow Public House's food hygiene rating?
The John Snow Public House has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Westminster Council on 25 November 2024.
Is The John Snow Public House safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The John Snow Public House last inspected?
The John Snow Public House was last inspected on 25 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 The John Snow Public House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The John Snow Public House compare to other places in Westminster?
70% of the 5,235 rated food businesses in Westminster hold the top rating of 5, while The John Snow Public House holds a 3. 393 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Westminster Council inspects The John Snow Public House 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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