The Bean Counter food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westminster
The Bean Counter 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 25 November 2019, more than 6 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: Sir Arthur Lewis Building 32 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3PH
How it compares in Westminster
That puts The Bean Counter among the 3,663 places in Westminster holding top marks, 70% 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 | 3,663 | 70% | ← The Bean Counter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 848 | 16% | ||
| 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 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 Bean Counter 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 Bean Counter, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Holborn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| 180 Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2022 |
| Abeno Okonomi-yaki Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| 1a Children's Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| 21 West Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2025 |
| 3rd Generation Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2022 |
| 1 rebel Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| 56 WS Wine Bar & Shop Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
Questions about The Bean Counter
What is The Bean Counter's food hygiene rating?
The Bean Counter has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westminster Council on 25 November 2019.
Is The Bean Counter 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 Bean Counter last inspected?
The Bean Counter was last inspected on 25 November 2019, more than 6 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 The Bean Counter?
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 The Bean Counter compare to other places in Westminster?
70% of the 5,235 rated food businesses in Westminster hold the top rating of 5, and The Bean Counter is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westminster Council inspects The Bean Counter 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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