The Mokapot House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · City of London Corporation
The Mokapot House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: The Mokapot House was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 77 Watling Street, London, EC4M 9BJ
How it compares in City of London Corporation
In City of London Corporation, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so The Mokapot House sits behind roughly 1,480 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,480 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 7% | ← The Mokapot House | |
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 The Mokapot House 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 The Mokapot House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 Beans Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| 87 Barts Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| 56 WS Wine Bar & Shop Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| 21 West Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2025 |
| 10th Floor Coffee Bar - CFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| 8 Bishopsgate By Rhubarb Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| 13 acre orchard Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| 14 Stories Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
Questions about The Mokapot House
What is The Mokapot House's food hygiene rating?
The Mokapot House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by City of London Corporation Council on 21 May 2026.
Is The Mokapot House safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Mokapot House last inspected?
The Mokapot House 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 Mokapot House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Mokapot House 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, while The Mokapot House holds a 4. 125 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
City of London Corporation Council inspects The Mokapot House 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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