Continental Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Westminster
Continental Foods holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 25 November 2019, more than 6 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: 24 Craven Road, London, W2 3PX
How it compares in Westminster
In Westminster, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Continental Foods 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% | ← Continental Foods | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Continental Foods 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 Continental Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Steak House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Abc Hyde Park Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2024 |
| 1Rebel Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2024 |
| Abu Maher Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2023 |
| 101 West Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| 104 Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| 114 KCS Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| 6th Floor The Terrace Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
Questions about Continental Foods
What is Continental Foods's food hygiene rating?
Continental Foods has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Westminster Council on 25 November 2019.
Is Continental Foods 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Continental Foods last inspected?
Continental Foods was last inspected on 25 November 2019, more than 6 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 Continental Foods?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Continental Foods compare to other places in Westminster?
70% of the 5,235 rated food businesses in Westminster hold the top rating of 5, while Continental Foods holds a 4. 848 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Westminster Council inspects Continental Foods 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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