The George food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westminster
The George holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 26 November 2025, 7 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: The George 213 Strand, London, WC2R 1AP
How it compares in Westminster
In Westminster, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so The George 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% | ← The George | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The George 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 George, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180 Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2022 |
| 42 Holborn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| 1 rebel Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| 21 West Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2025 |
| Abeno Okonomi-yaki Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| 56 WS Wine Bar & Shop Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| 1a Children's Centre Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| 87 Barts Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about The George
What is The George's food hygiene rating?
The George has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Westminster Council on 26 November 2025.
Is The George 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The George last inspected?
The George was last inspected on 26 November 2025, 7 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 The George?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The George compare to other places in Westminster?
70% of the 5,235 rated food businesses in Westminster hold the top rating of 5, while The George holds a 4. 848 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Westminster Council inspects The George 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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