Clipper Lounge EMB food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · City of London Corporation
Clipper Lounge EMB holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Clipper Lounge EMB was inspected on 18 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in City of London Corporation score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all City of London Corporation ratings →
Address: Embankment Pier, Victoria Embankment, London, WC2N 6NU
How this rating has changed
Clipper Lounge EMB was re-inspected on 18 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 18 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in City of London Corporation
That puts Clipper Lounge EMB among the 1,512 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 | 1,512 | 88% | ← Clipper Lounge EMB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 123 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 31 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 126 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 Clipper Lounge EMB 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 Clipper Lounge EMB, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Kalo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2021 |
| 180 Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2022 |
| 404 Club Not Found Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| 1 Leicester Square Rooftop Bar and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| 26 Grains Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2026 |
| 40 Greek Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
| 27 Old Compton Street Pasta Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| 1 rebel Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
Questions about Clipper Lounge EMB
What is Clipper Lounge EMB's food hygiene rating?
Clipper Lounge EMB has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by City of London Corporation Council on 18 August 2026.
Is Clipper Lounge EMB 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Clipper Lounge EMB last inspected?
Clipper Lounge EMB was last inspected on 18 August 2026, within the last month. 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 Clipper Lounge EMB?
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 Clipper Lounge EMB compare to other places in City of London Corporation?
88% of the 1,721 rated food businesses in City of London Corporation hold the top rating of 5, and Clipper Lounge EMB is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
City of London Corporation Council inspects Clipper Lounge EMB 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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Clipper Lounge EMB is one of 22 rated food businesses in Victoria Embankment. See every hygiene rating in Victoria Embankment →
City of London Corporation inspects and rates 1,847 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in City of London Corporation →
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