The Lamb And Trotter food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · City of London Corporation
The Lamb And Trotter holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: The Lamb And Trotter was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 6 Little Britain, London, EC1A 7BX
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% | ← The Lamb And Trotter | |
| 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 Very 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 The Lamb And Trotter 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 The Lamb And Trotter, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87 Barts Other catering premises | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| 56 WS Wine Bar & Shop Pub/bar/nightclub | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| 88 Beans Takeaway/sandwich shop | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| 21 West Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2025 |
| 3rd Generation Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2022 |
| A J News Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2018 |
| A Pinch of Salt Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| 1930 Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
Questions about The Lamb And Trotter
What is The Lamb And Trotter's food hygiene rating?
The Lamb And Trotter has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by City of London Corporation Council on 21 May 2026.
Is The Lamb And Trotter safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub 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 The Lamb And Trotter last inspected?
The Lamb And Trotter was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month 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 The Lamb And Trotter?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Lamb And Trotter 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 The Lamb And Trotter holds a 2. 30 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
City of London Corporation Council inspects The Lamb And Trotter 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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