Sun & 13 Cantons Public House food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westminster
Sun & 13 Cantons Public House 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 11 July 2022, more than 4 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: 21 Great Pulteney Street, London, W1F 9NG
How it compares in Westminster
In Westminster, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Sun & 13 Cantons Public House 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% | ← Sun & 13 Cantons Public House | |
| 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 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 Sun & 13 Cantons 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 Sun & 13 Cantons Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Air cafe Other catering premises | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| 1 Warwick Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| 76 Dean Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| 27 Old Compton Street Pasta Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| 100 Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| 40 Greek Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
| 3 Greek Street Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2022 |
| 1 Leicester Square Rooftop Bar and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
Questions about Sun & 13 Cantons Public House
What is Sun & 13 Cantons Public House's food hygiene rating?
Sun & 13 Cantons Public House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Westminster Council on 11 July 2022.
Is Sun & 13 Cantons Public House 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 Sun & 13 Cantons Public House last inspected?
Sun & 13 Cantons Public House was last inspected on 11 July 2022, more than 4 years 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 Sun & 13 Cantons Public House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Sun & 13 Cantons Public House compare to other places in Westminster?
70% of the 5,235 rated food businesses in Westminster hold the top rating of 5, while Sun & 13 Cantons Public House holds a 4. 848 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Westminster Council inspects Sun & 13 Cantons 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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