OCS, The Foyer Cafe food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · City of London Corporation
OCS, The Foyer Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 May 2023, more than 3 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: Guildhall School Of Music And Drama, Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8DT
How it compares in City of London Corporation
That puts OCS, The Foyer Cafe 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% | ← OCS, The Foyer Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 OCS, The Foyer Cafe 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 OCS, The Foyer Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 Beans Takeaway/sandwich shop | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| A J News Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2018 |
| 87 Barts Other catering premises | 0.3 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 |
| A Pinch of Salt Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| 23 Paul Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| 21 West Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 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 |
Questions about OCS, The Foyer Cafe
What is OCS, The Foyer Cafe's food hygiene rating?
OCS, The Foyer Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by City of London Corporation Council on 3 May 2023.
Is OCS, The Foyer Cafe 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was OCS, The Foyer Cafe last inspected?
OCS, The Foyer Cafe was last inspected on 3 May 2023, more than 3 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 OCS, The Foyer Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 OCS, The Foyer Cafe 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 OCS, The Foyer Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
City of London Corporation Council inspects OCS, The Foyer Cafe 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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