Impact Food Group @ St Paul's Cathedral Choir School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · City of London Corporation
Impact Food Group @ St Paul's Cathedral Choir School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 January 2025, 17 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: St Paul's Cathedral School, 2 New Change, London, EC4M 9AD
How it compares in City of London Corporation
That puts Impact Food Group @ St Paul's Cathedral Choir School 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% | ← Impact Food Group @ St Paul's Cathedral Choir School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Impact Food Group @ St Paul's Cathedral Choir School 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 Impact Food Group @ St Paul's Cathedral Choir School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 Beans Takeaway/sandwich shop | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| 87 Barts Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| 56 WS Wine Bar & Shop Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| 21 West Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2025 |
| 10th Floor Coffee Bar - CFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| 8 Bishopsgate By Rhubarb Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| 1 rebel Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| 13 acre orchard Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
Questions about Impact Food Group @ St Paul's Cathedral Choir School
What is Impact Food Group @ St Paul's Cathedral Choir School's food hygiene rating?
Impact Food Group @ St Paul's Cathedral Choir School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by City of London Corporation Council on 16 January 2025.
Is Impact Food Group @ St Paul's Cathedral Choir School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Impact Food Group @ St Paul's Cathedral Choir School last inspected?
Impact Food Group @ St Paul's Cathedral Choir School was last inspected on 16 January 2025, 17 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 Impact Food Group @ St Paul's Cathedral Choir School?
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 Impact Food Group @ St Paul's Cathedral Choir School 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 Impact Food Group @ St Paul's Cathedral Choir School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
City of London Corporation Council inspects Impact Food Group @ St Paul's Cathedral Choir School 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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