The Harrow food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · City of London Corporation
The Harrow holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 9 December 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: The Harrow Public House, 22 Whitefriars Street, London, EC4Y 8JJ
How it compares in City of London Corporation
In City of London Corporation, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so The Harrow sits behind roughly 1,601 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,474 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 2% | ← The Harrow | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Harrow 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 Harrow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180 Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2022 |
| 1 rebel Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| 21 West Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2025 |
| 56 WS Wine Bar & Shop Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| 87 Barts Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| 42 Holborn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| 88 Beans Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| 3rd Generation Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2022 |
Questions about The Harrow
What is The Harrow's food hygiene rating?
The Harrow has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by City of London Corporation Council on 9 December 2024.
Is The Harrow safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Harrow last inspected?
The Harrow was last inspected on 9 December 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.
What did the inspector find at The Harrow?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Harrow 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, while The Harrow holds a 3. 35 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
City of London Corporation Council inspects The Harrow 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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