Octavia Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Kensington and Chelsea
Octavia Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 November 2024, 20 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: 14 Octavia House, Southern Row, London, W10 5AE
How it compares in Kensington and Chelsea
That puts Octavia Stores 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% | ← Octavia Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Octavia Stores 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 Octavia Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accent Catering School/college/university | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| 5dB Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Accent Catering at All Saints Catholic College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Acre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Acres Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Acklam 242 Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Acai Carioca Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Adriana's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about Octavia Stores
What is Octavia Stores's food hygiene rating?
Octavia Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kensington and Chelsea Council on 14 November 2024.
Is Octavia Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Octavia Stores last inspected?
Octavia Stores was last inspected on 14 November 2024, 20 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 Octavia Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Octavia Stores 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 Octavia Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kensington and Chelsea Council inspects Octavia Stores 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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