Kings College London

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-05-01

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

Kings College London is a school/college/university located at KINGS COLLEGE 160 STRAND, LONDON, WC2R 2LS, in the Westminster local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 1 May 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 food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. 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
School/college/university
Address
KINGS COLLEGE 160 STRAND, LONDON
Postcode
WC2R 2LS
Local Authority
Westminster
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
485905

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Kings College London?

Kings College London 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 school/college/university?

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 Kings College London last inspected?

Kings College London was last inspected on 2025-05-01. 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 Kings College London located?

Kings College London is located at KINGS COLLEGE 160 STRAND, LONDON , WC2R 2LS, in the Westminster local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the WC2R postcode area.