Kens Grocery & Off-Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Kensington and Chelsea
Kens Grocery & Off-Licence holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 4 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 5-7 Dalgarno Gardens, London, W10 5LL
How it compares in Kensington and Chelsea
In Kensington and Chelsea, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Kens Grocery & Off-Licence sits behind roughly 1,609 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,609 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 9% | ← Kens Grocery & Off-Licence | |
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 168 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Kens Grocery & Off-Licence 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 Kens Grocery & Off-Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adriana's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Accent Catering at All Saints Catholic College School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Accent Catering School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| 240 Project Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| 5dB Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Acai Carioca Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Acre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Acres Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
Questions about Kens Grocery & Off-Licence
What is Kens Grocery & Off-Licence's food hygiene rating?
Kens Grocery & Off-Licence has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Kensington and Chelsea Council on 4 December 2024.
Is Kens Grocery & Off-Licence 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kens Grocery & Off-Licence last inspected?
Kens Grocery & Off-Licence was last inspected on 4 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Kensington and Chelsea Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Kens Grocery & Off-Licence?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kens Grocery & Off-Licence compare to other places in Kensington and Chelsea?
88% of the 1,834 rated food businesses in Kensington and Chelsea hold the top rating of 5, while Kens Grocery & Off-Licence holds a 4. 158 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kensington and Chelsea Council inspects Kens Grocery & Off-Licence 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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