Horse And Guardsman food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westminster
Horse And Guardsman 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
The rating dates from 30 October 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Ground 16-18 Whitehall, London, SW1A 2DY
How it compares in Westminster
That puts Horse And Guardsman 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% | ← Horse And Guardsman | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Horse And Guardsman 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 Horse And Guardsman, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Kalo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2021 |
| 1 Leicester Square Rooftop Bar and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| 404 Club Not Found Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| 67 Pall Mall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| 27 Old Compton Street Pasta Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| 40 Greek Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
| 86 St James Limited Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| 20 Air cafe Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
Questions about Horse And Guardsman
What is Horse And Guardsman's food hygiene rating?
Horse And Guardsman has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westminster Council on 30 October 2025.
Is Horse And Guardsman 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 Horse And Guardsman last inspected?
Horse And Guardsman was last inspected on 30 October 2025, 8 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 Horse And Guardsman?
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 Horse And Guardsman compare to other places in Westminster?
70% of the 5,235 rated food businesses in Westminster hold the top rating of 5, and Horse And Guardsman is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westminster Council inspects Horse And Guardsman 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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