Sawyers Arms Public House food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westminster
Sawyers Arms Public House 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: Sawyers Arms Public House was inspected on 7 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 8-9 London Street, London, W2 1HL
How this rating has changed
Sawyers Arms Public House has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 7 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 7 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Westminster
That puts Sawyers Arms Public House 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% | ← Sawyers Arms Public House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 849 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 393 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 231 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 84 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 14 | <1% |
A further 447 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 Sawyers Arms 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 Sawyers Arms Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Steak House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Abc Hyde Park Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2024 |
| 1Rebel Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2024 |
| Abu Maher Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2023 |
| 101 West Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| 6th Floor The Terrace Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| 104 Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| 40 Duke Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
Questions about Sawyers Arms Public House
What is Sawyers Arms Public House's food hygiene rating?
Sawyers Arms Public House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westminster Council on 7 July 2026.
Is Sawyers Arms Public House 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 Sawyers Arms Public House last inspected?
Sawyers Arms Public House was last inspected on 7 July 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 Sawyers Arms Public House?
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 Sawyers Arms Public House compare to other places in Westminster?
70% of the 5,234 rated food businesses in Westminster hold the top rating of 5, and Sawyers Arms Public House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westminster Council inspects Sawyers Arms 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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