Below Stone Nest
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Below Stone Nest is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 136 SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, LONDON, W1D 5EZ, in the Westminster local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 26 June 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — 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 pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. 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.
Details
- Business Type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- 136 SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, LONDON
- Postcode
- W1D 5EZ
- Local Authority
- Westminster
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1768930
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Below Stone Nest?
Below Stone Nest 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 pub/bar/nightclub?
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 Below Stone Nest last inspected?
Below Stone Nest was last inspected on 2025-06-26. 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 Below Stone Nest located?
Below Stone Nest is located at 136 SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, LONDON , W1D 5EZ, in the Westminster local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the W1D postcode area.