Henson'S Bar And Social food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Westminster
Henson'S Bar And Social holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The hotel met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 3 July 2024, 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: 56-57 Frith Street, London, W1D 3JG
How it compares in Westminster
In Westminster, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Henson'S Bar And Social sits behind roughly 4,511 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,663 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 848 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 393 | 8% | ← Henson'S Bar And Social | |
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Henson'S Bar And Social 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 Henson'S Bar And Social, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 Dean Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| 3 Greek Street Retailers - other | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2022 |
| 27 Old Compton Street Pasta Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| 40 Greek Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
| 21 Soho Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| 100 Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| 404 Club Not Found Pub/bar/nightclub | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| 1 Leicester Square Rooftop Bar and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
Questions about Henson'S Bar And Social
What is Henson'S Bar And Social's food hygiene rating?
Henson'S Bar And Social has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Westminster Council on 3 July 2024.
Is Henson'S Bar And Social safe to eat at?
A 3 means the hotel met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Henson'S Bar And Social last inspected?
Henson'S Bar And Social was last inspected on 3 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westminster Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Henson'S Bar And Social?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Henson'S Bar And Social compare to other places in Westminster?
70% of the 5,235 rated food businesses in Westminster hold the top rating of 5, while Henson'S Bar And Social holds a 3. 393 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Westminster Council inspects Henson'S Bar And Social 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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