Coombs Catering T/A The Lock And Key food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · City of London Corporation
Coombs Catering T/A The Lock And Key holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 July 2025, 11 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: Port of Tilbury London Ltd, Leslie Ford House, Tilbury Freeport, RM18 7EH
How it compares in City of London Corporation
That puts Coombs Catering T/A The Lock And Key among the 1,474 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 | 1,474 | 88% | ← Coombs Catering T/A The Lock And Key | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
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 Coombs Catering T/A The Lock And Key none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Coombs Catering T/A The Lock And Key, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2022 |
| Ad Youth Provisions Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Asda Stores - Click And Collect Lockers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2025 |
| Angel Desserts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Belles Bakers Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
Questions about Coombs Catering T/A The Lock And Key
What is Coombs Catering T/A The Lock And Key's food hygiene rating?
Coombs Catering T/A The Lock And Key has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by City of London Corporation Council on 15 July 2025.
Is Coombs Catering T/A The Lock And Key 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Coombs Catering T/A The Lock And Key last inspected?
Coombs Catering T/A The Lock And Key was last inspected on 15 July 2025, 11 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 Coombs Catering T/A The Lock And Key?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Coombs Catering T/A The Lock And Key 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, and Coombs Catering T/A The Lock And Key is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
City of London Corporation Council inspects Coombs Catering T/A The Lock And Key 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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