The Blue Posts food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westminster
The Blue Posts 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
This is a fresh result: The Blue Posts was inspected on 29 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 81 Newman Street, London, W1T 3ET
How it compares in Westminster
That puts The Blue Posts 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% | ← The Blue Posts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Blue Posts 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 Blue Posts, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| 7th floor cafe Other catering premises | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2024 |
| 64 Goodge Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| 21 Soho Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| ?MÍ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| 76 Dean Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| 3 Greek Street Retailers - other | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2022 |
| 74 Charlotte Street By Ben Murphy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
Questions about The Blue Posts
What is The Blue Posts's food hygiene rating?
The Blue Posts has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westminster Council on 29 June 2026.
Is The Blue Posts 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 The Blue Posts last inspected?
The Blue Posts was last inspected on 29 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Blue Posts?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Blue Posts compare to other places in Westminster?
70% of the 5,235 rated food businesses in Westminster hold the top rating of 5, and The Blue Posts is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westminster Council inspects The Blue Posts 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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