26 Grains food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Camden
26 Grains 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
This is a fresh result: 26 Grains was inspected on 14 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
79% of rated food businesses in Camden score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Camden ratings →
Address: 1 Neal's Yard, WC2H 9DP
How this rating has changed
26 Grains has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 14 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Camden
That puts 26 Grains among the 1,969 places in Camden holding top marks, 59% 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 | 1,969 | 59% | ← 26 Grains | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 665 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 458 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 122 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 92 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 50 | 1% |
A further 923 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 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 26 Grains 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 26 Grains, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Greek Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
| 3 Greek Street Retailers - other | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2022 |
| 21 Soho Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| 27 Old Compton Street Pasta Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| 404 Club Not Found Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| 76 Dean Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| 1 Leicester Square Rooftop Bar and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| 42 Holborn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
Questions about 26 Grains
What is 26 Grains's food hygiene rating?
26 Grains has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Camden Council on 14 July 2026.
Is 26 Grains 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 26 Grains last inspected?
26 Grains was last inspected on 14 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Camden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at 26 Grains?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does 26 Grains compare to other places in Camden?
59% of the 3,356 rated food businesses in Camden hold the top rating of 5, and 26 Grains is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Camden Council inspects 26 Grains 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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