Bleecker Burger, Unit E2 food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · City of London Corporation
Bleecker Burger, Unit E2 holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 5 February 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 14 Bloomberg Arcade, London, EC4N 8AR
How it compares in City of London Corporation
A 2 is rare: only 30 of 1,682 rated places in City of London Corporation score this low, about one in 56. By contrast 88% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,474 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ← Bleecker Burger, Unit E2 | |
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 116 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Bleecker Burger, Unit E2 the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Bleecker Burger, Unit E2, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abokado Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| 88 Beans Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| 10th Floor Coffee Bar - CFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| 8 Bishopsgate By Rhubarb Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| 14 Stories Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| 13 acre orchard Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| 87 Barts Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| 56 WS Wine Bar & Shop Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
Questions about Bleecker Burger, Unit E2
What is Bleecker Burger, Unit E2's food hygiene rating?
Bleecker Burger, Unit E2 has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by City of London Corporation Council on 5 February 2026.
Is Bleecker Burger, Unit E2 safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Bleecker Burger, Unit E2 last inspected?
Bleecker Burger, Unit E2 was last inspected on 5 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by City of London Corporation Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bleecker Burger, Unit E2?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bleecker Burger, Unit E2 compare to other places in City of London Corporation?
88% of the 1,682 rated food businesses in City of London Corporation hold the top rating of 5, while Bleecker Burger, Unit E2 holds a 2. 30 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
City of London Corporation Council inspects Bleecker Burger, Unit E2 and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at City of London Corporation, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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