Food hygiene ratings in City of London Corporation
City of London Corporation inspects and rates 1,847 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 1,721 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 126 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in City of London Corporation
Standards here are high: 88% of rated businesses in City of London Corporation hold the top score of 5, and 95% hold a 4 or better. 47 businesses, 3% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,512 | 88% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 123 | 7% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 2% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 31 | 2% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
Towns in City of London Corporation
Food hygiene ratings for each town City of London Corporation inspects.
- Victoria Embankment 22 places
Recently inspected in City of London Corporation
The most recent inspections published by City of London Corporation, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bar At Temple | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2026 |
| Worshipful Company Of Bakers | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2026 |
| High Timber Restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2026 |
| Vacherin Limited, Cooley, Level 24 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2026 |
| Hithes | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2026 |
| Farmer J Ludgate | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2026 |
| Ichigo Ichie Restaurant ( Pan-Asia Food) | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2026 |
| Smash House | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2026 |
| Latham & Watkins | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2026 |
| Omnino Steakhouse | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| The Liberty Bounds | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| Honest Burgers | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in City of London Corporation
The lowest-rated food businesses in City of London Corporation are listed below. 2 hold a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives, and 14 hold a 1. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George & Vulture | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 3 March 2026 |
| Fazenda | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 22 October 2025 |
| Biryani Factory | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 30 July 2026 |
| Euphoria Spa | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 July 2026 |
| The Salad Kitchen | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 June 2026 |
| Bewliehill | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 June 2026 |
| Continental Sandwich Bar | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 12 March 2026 |
| Dan Pho - Queen Victoria | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 February 2026 |
| Dirty Martini | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 6 February 2026 |
| JD Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 January 2026 |
| Balfour At Bow Wine Vaults | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 January 2026 |
| Mumbai Square | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 7 January 2026 |
| Jake Kirner | Other catering premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 17 December 2025 |
| Homeslice | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 October 2025 |
| The Butcher's Hook And Cleaver | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 21 October 2025 |
| Bar, Market Place St Pauls | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 June 2025 |
Questions about food hygiene in City of London Corporation
How many food businesses does City of London Corporation rate?
City of London Corporation publishes food hygiene ratings for 1,847 businesses, of which 1,721 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in City of London Corporation?
88% of rated businesses in City of London Corporation hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in City of London Corporation have a bad hygiene rating?
47 food businesses in City of London Corporation hold a rating of 2 or below, including 2 rated 0 and 14 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in City of London Corporation?
Environmental health officers employed by City of London Corporation carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in City of London Corporation
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- 1 Lombard Street Restaurant 4 - Good
- 10th Floor Coffee Bar - CFC 5 - Very good
- 14 Stories 5 - Very good
- 1rebel 5 - Very good
- 21 West 5 - Very good
- 3 Leaf 5 - Very good
- 4 Convenience 4 - Good
- 56 WS Wine Bar & Shop 5 - Very good
- 7th Heaven Foods Limited Awaiting inspection
- 8 Bishopsgate By Rhubarb 5 - Very good
- 87 Barts 5 - Very good
- 88 Beans 5 - Very good
- 9 Bars Coffee Ltd 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Abokado 5 - Very good
- Acai Berry The Amazon Boost 5 - Very good
- Accent Catering Services Ltd 5 - Very good
- Acer Restaurant 5 - Very good
- Acorn Baby Awaiting inspection
- Acre Awaiting inspection
- Al Dente Monument 5 - Very good
- Al Volo The Italian Quickie 4 - Good
- Alby's Pizza 5 - Very good
- Alchemy Cafe 5 - Very good
- Alcove 5 - Very good
- Aldgate Tap 5 - Very good
- Alfonsina 5 - Very good
- Alfredos Sandwich Bar 5 - Very good
- All Bar One 5 - Very good
- All Bar One 5 - Very good
- All Bar One 5 - Very good
- All Good Convenience 5 - Very good
- All Good Convenience 4 - Good
- All Good Convenience 4 - Good
- Alliance Bernstein 5 - Very good
- Amalfi Ristorante 5 - Very good
- Amathus 5 - Very good
- Amazon Fresh 5 - Very good
- Americano 5 - Very good
- Amison Kiosk 5 - Very good
- Andaz Hotel 5 - Very good
- Andrea 5 - Very good
- Angel Court - London 5 - Very good
- Anokha 5 - Very good
- Aomori 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Apex Temple Court Hotel 5 - Very good
- Apulia 5 - Very good
- Aramark @ Cafe On Seven 5 - Very good
- Aramark @ TP-ICAP 5 - Very good
- Aramark, JP Morgan 5 - Very good
- Arbuthnot Latham \& Co Ltd 5 - Very good
- Argent, Aspen Insurance 5 - Very good
- Argentinian Grill 5 - Very good
- Argentinian Grill, Market Place St Pauls 5 - Very good
- Argos Ltd Exempt
- Arnold & Porter 5 - Very good
- Around The Cluck 5 - Very good
- Assenheims 56 5 - Very good
- Assenheims 56 5 - Very good
- Assenheims 56 5 - Very good
- Assenheims 56 4 - Good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-09-03. Browse all UK councils →