Purcha

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2023-10-23

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Purcha is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at GROUND FLOOR PART TO FIFTH FLOOR 82 CHARING CROSS ROAD, LONDON, WC2H 0BA, in the Westminster local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 23 October 2023, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Westminster oversees 5,604 registered food businesses, of which 78% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Westminster is 4.4 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. Note: this inspection took place over 2 years ago and the current standards may differ.

Details

Business Type
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Address
GROUND FLOOR PART TO FIFTH FLOOR 82 CHARING CROSS ROAD, LONDON
Postcode
WC2H 0BA
Local Authority
Westminster
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1656558

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Purcha?

Purcha has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Westminster.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Purcha last inspected?

Purcha was last inspected on 2023-10-23. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Purcha located?

Purcha is located at GROUND FLOOR PART TO FIFTH FLOOR 82 CHARING CROSS ROAD, LONDON , WC2H 0BA, in the Westminster local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the WC2H postcode area.