Hygienic food handling
Improvement necessaryIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
The Idler food hygiene rating
The Idler
282 VAUXHALL BRIDGE ROAD
LONDON
SW1V 1BB Inspected 30 July 2026
LONDON
SW1V 1BB Inspected 30 July 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Westminster
2
Some improvement necessary
Some improvement to hygiene standards was necessary.
At a glance
Business summary
The Idler in Westminster currently has a food hygiene rating of 2 (Some improvement necessary). The latest published inspection was carried out on 30 July 2026. The Idler is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at 282 VAUXHALL BRIDGE ROAD, LONDON, SW1V 1BB.
- Business name
- The Idler
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- Westminster
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 30 July 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1839474
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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
30 July 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
Very goodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
Generally satisfactoryConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
The Idler currently has a food hygiene rating of 2, compared with a rating of 4 at its previous recorded inspection.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 July 2026 | 2 | Some improvement necessary | Current |
| 3 November 2025 | 4 | Good | Previous |
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