London Cheesemongers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Kensington and Chelsea
London Cheesemongers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 October 2023, more than 2 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: 251 Pavilion Road, London, SW1X 0BP
How it compares in Kensington and Chelsea
That puts London Cheesemongers among the 1,609 places in Kensington and Chelsea holding top marks, 88% 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 | 1,609 | 88% | ← London Cheesemongers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 168 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 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 London Cheesemongers 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 London Cheesemongers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accent Catering School/college/university | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| 2 Chesham Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| A Moore & Co Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| 1Rebel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| 50 Ways Caviar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Abc Kitchens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| 1Rebel Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| 41 Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
Questions about London Cheesemongers
What is London Cheesemongers's food hygiene rating?
London Cheesemongers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kensington and Chelsea Council on 3 October 2023.
Is London Cheesemongers 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was London Cheesemongers last inspected?
London Cheesemongers was last inspected on 3 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Kensington and Chelsea Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at London Cheesemongers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 London Cheesemongers compare to other places in Kensington and Chelsea?
88% of the 1,834 rated food businesses in Kensington and Chelsea hold the top rating of 5, and London Cheesemongers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kensington and Chelsea Council inspects London Cheesemongers 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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