Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
The Black Penny food hygiene rating
The Black Penny
55 Duke Of York Square
LONDON
SW3 4LY Inspected 23 April 2026
LONDON
SW3 4LY Inspected 23 April 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Kensington and Chelsea
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
The Black Penny in Kensington and Chelsea currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 23 April 2026. The Black Penny is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at 55 Duke Of York Square, LONDON, SW3 4LY.
- Business name
- The Black Penny
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 23 April 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1279693
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
23 April 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
GoodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Black Penny.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 April 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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