The Goat Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Westminster
The Goat Tavern holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 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: 3 Stafford Street, London, W1S 4RP
How it compares in Westminster
That puts The Goat Tavern 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 Goat Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Goat Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Hotel Mayfair Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| 12 Hay Hill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| 1 Warwick Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| 20 Air cafe Other catering premises | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| 86 St James Limited Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| 67 Pall Mall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| 5 Hertford Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| 45 Park Lane Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
Questions about The Goat Tavern
What is The Goat Tavern's food hygiene rating?
The Goat Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westminster Council on 11 November 2024.
Is The Goat Tavern 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Goat Tavern last inspected?
The Goat Tavern was last inspected on 11 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westminster Council rather than by the business.
How does The Goat Tavern compare to other places in Westminster?
70% of the 5,235 rated food businesses in Westminster hold the top rating of 5, and The Goat Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westminster Council inspects The Goat Tavern 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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