Woods Quay food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · City of London Corporation
Woods Quay holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 January 2026, 6 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: Victoria Embankment, London, WC2N 6AY
How it compares in City of London Corporation
That puts Woods Quay 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% | ← Woods Quay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Woods Quay 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 Woods Quay, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Kalo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2021 |
| 67 Pall Mall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| 86 St James Limited Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| 1 Leicester Square Rooftop Bar and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| 404 Club Not Found Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| 1 rebel Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| 20 Air cafe Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| 180 Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2022 |
Questions about Woods Quay
What is Woods Quay's food hygiene rating?
Woods Quay has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by City of London Corporation Council on 8 January 2026.
Is Woods Quay 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Woods Quay last inspected?
Woods Quay was last inspected on 8 January 2026, 6 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 Woods Quay?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Woods Quay 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 Woods Quay is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
City of London Corporation Council inspects Woods Quay 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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