Boyds Restaurant and 8 Northumberland Avenue food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westminster
Boyds Restaurant and 8 Northumberland Avenue 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 6 January 2026, 6 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: 8 Northumberland Avenue, London, WC2N 5BY
How it compares in Westminster
That puts Boyds Restaurant and 8 Northumberland Avenue 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% | ← Boyds Restaurant and 8 Northumberland Avenue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Boyds Restaurant and 8 Northumberland Avenue, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Kalo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2021 |
| 404 Club Not Found Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| 1 Leicester Square Rooftop Bar and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| 40 Greek Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
| 27 Old Compton Street Pasta Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| 67 Pall Mall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| 20 Air cafe Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| 1 Warwick Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
Questions about Boyds Restaurant and 8 Northumberland Avenue
What is Boyds Restaurant and 8 Northumberland Avenue's food hygiene rating?
Boyds Restaurant and 8 Northumberland Avenue has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westminster Council on 6 January 2026.
Is Boyds Restaurant and 8 Northumberland Avenue 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 Boyds Restaurant and 8 Northumberland Avenue last inspected?
Boyds Restaurant and 8 Northumberland Avenue was last inspected on 6 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westminster Council rather than by the business.
How does Boyds Restaurant and 8 Northumberland Avenue compare to other places in Westminster?
70% of the 5,235 rated food businesses in Westminster hold the top rating of 5, and Boyds Restaurant and 8 Northumberland Avenue is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westminster Council inspects Boyds Restaurant and 8 Northumberland Avenue 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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