The Shed food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Kensington and Chelsea
The Shed 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 9 May 2025, 14 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: 122-124 Palace Gardens Terrace, London, W8 4RT
How it compares in Kensington and Chelsea
That puts The Shed among the 1,609 places in Kensington and Chelsea holding top marks, 88% 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 | 1,609 | 88% | ← The Shed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 9% | ||
| 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 Very 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 The Shed 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 Shed, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 114 KCS Ltd Retailers - other | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Abu Maher Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2023 |
| 101 West Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Acai Berry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| Acorn Nursery School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| 1Rebel Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2024 |
| 104 Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| Aberdeen Steak House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
Questions about The Shed
What is The Shed's food hygiene rating?
The Shed has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kensington and Chelsea Council on 9 May 2025.
Is The Shed 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 The Shed last inspected?
The Shed was last inspected on 9 May 2025, 14 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 The Shed?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Shed 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, and The Shed is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kensington and Chelsea Council inspects The Shed 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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