The Lunch Box food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · City of London Corporation
The Lunch Box 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 8 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: Retail Unit, 35 - 37 Ludgate Hill, London, EC4M 7JN
How it compares in City of London Corporation
That puts The Lunch Box 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% | ← The Lunch Box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Lunch Box 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 Lunch Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 West Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2025 |
| 56 WS Wine Bar & Shop Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| 87 Barts Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| 88 Beans Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| 1 rebel Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| 180 Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2022 |
| 3rd Generation Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2022 |
| 42 Holborn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
Questions about The Lunch Box
What is The Lunch Box's food hygiene rating?
The Lunch Box has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by City of London Corporation Council on 8 December 2024.
Is The Lunch Box 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 The Lunch Box last inspected?
The Lunch Box was last inspected on 8 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 Lunch Box?
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 The Lunch Box 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 The Lunch Box is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
City of London Corporation Council inspects The Lunch Box 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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