The Cock & Bottle food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Westminster
The Cock & Bottle 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 June 2025, 13 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: Cock and Bottle 17 Needham Road, London, W11 2RP
How it compares in Westminster
That puts The Cock & Bottle 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 Cock & Bottle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cock & Bottle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 West Retailers - other | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| 104 Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| 1Rebel Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2024 |
| 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 |
| Acorn Nursery School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Abu Maher Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2023 |
| 114 KCS Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
Questions about The Cock & Bottle
What is The Cock & Bottle's food hygiene rating?
The Cock & Bottle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westminster Council on 11 June 2025.
Is The Cock & Bottle 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 Cock & Bottle last inspected?
The Cock & Bottle was last inspected on 11 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westminster Council rather than by the business.
How does The Cock & Bottle compare to other places in Westminster?
70% of the 5,235 rated food businesses in Westminster hold the top rating of 5, and The Cock & Bottle is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westminster Council inspects The Cock & Bottle 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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