Simmons Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Camden
Simmons Bar holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 4 March 2019, more than 7 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: 28 Maple Street, W1T 6HP
How it compares in Camden
A 2 is rare: only 127 of 3,373 rated places in Camden score this low, about one in 27. By contrast 59% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,993 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 654 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 457 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 127 | 4% | ← Simmons Bar | |
| 1 out of 5 | 90 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 52 | 2% |
A further 924 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Simmons Bar the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Simmons Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 Charlotte Street By Ben Murphy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| 64 Goodge Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| 250 Euston Road - Medirest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| ?MÍ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| 7th floor cafe Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2024 |
| 113 KTV & Korean Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| 100 Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| 2 Veneti Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
Questions about Simmons Bar
What is Simmons Bar's food hygiene rating?
Simmons Bar has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Camden Council on 4 March 2019.
Is Simmons Bar safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Simmons Bar last inspected?
Simmons Bar was last inspected on 4 March 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Camden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Simmons Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Simmons Bar compare to other places in Camden?
59% of the 3,373 rated food businesses in Camden hold the top rating of 5, while Simmons Bar holds a 2. 127 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Camden Council inspects Simmons Bar 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Camden, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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