Yolk, Unit 2 food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · City of London Corporation
Yolk, Unit 2 holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 1 Finsbury Avenue, London, EC2M 2PA
How it compares in City of London Corporation
That puts Yolk, Unit 2 among the 1,480 places in City of London Corporation holding top marks, 88% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,480 | 88% | ← Yolk, Unit 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Yolk, Unit 2, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Paul Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| A&O Shearman LLP Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Abokado Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| 2nigerianboys Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
| 081 Pizzeria Napoletana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| 3 Leaf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| 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 |
Questions about Yolk, Unit 2
What is Yolk, Unit 2's food hygiene rating?
Yolk, Unit 2 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by City of London Corporation Council on 18 November 2024.
Is Yolk, Unit 2 safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Yolk, Unit 2 last inspected?
Yolk, Unit 2 was last inspected on 18 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by City of London Corporation Council rather than by the business.
How does Yolk, Unit 2 compare to other places in City of London Corporation?
88% of the 1,685 rated food businesses in City of London Corporation hold the top rating of 5, and Yolk, Unit 2 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
City of London Corporation Council inspects Yolk, Unit 2 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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