Milton Court Bars, Level 1 & 2 food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · City of London Corporation
Milton Court Bars, Level 1 & 2 holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 20 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Level 1 Restaurant, Barbican Arts And Conference Centre, Silk Street, EC2Y 8DS
How it compares in City of London Corporation
In City of London Corporation, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Milton Court Bars, Level 1 & 2 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% | ← Milton Court Bars, Level 1 & 2 | |
| 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 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 Milton Court Bars, Level 1 & 2 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 Milton Court Bars, Level 1 & 2, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 Beans Takeaway/sandwich shop | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| 87 Barts Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| A J News Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2018 |
| 56 WS Wine Bar & Shop Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| A Pinch of Salt Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| 21 West Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2025 |
| 23 Paul Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| 3rd Generation Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2022 |
Questions about Milton Court Bars, Level 1 & 2
What is Milton Court Bars, Level 1 & 2's food hygiene rating?
Milton Court Bars, Level 1 & 2 has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by City of London Corporation Council on 20 October 2023.
Is Milton Court Bars, Level 1 & 2 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Milton Court Bars, Level 1 & 2 last inspected?
Milton Court Bars, Level 1 & 2 was last inspected on 20 October 2023, more than 2 years 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 Milton Court Bars, Level 1 & 2?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Milton Court Bars, Level 1 & 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, while Milton Court Bars, Level 1 & 2 holds a 4. 125 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
City of London Corporation Council inspects Milton Court Bars, Level 1 & 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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