The Idler

LONDON

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Idler scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

What does this rating mean?

The Idler in LONDON has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

282 VAUXHALL BRIDGE ROAD,
LONDON,
SW1V 1BB

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Idler. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Idler?

Food hygiene at The Idler is inspected by Westminster, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.westminster.gov.uk/ or [email protected].

Questions about The Idler

What is The Idler’s food hygiene rating?

The Idler has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 3 November 2025.

When was The Idler last inspected?

The Idler was last inspected by Westminster on 3 November 2025.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.