City Social food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · City of London Corporation
City Social 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
The rating dates from 13 January 2025, 18 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: Tower 42, International Financial Centre, 25 Old Broad Street, EC2N 1HQ
How it compares in City of London Corporation
That puts City Social 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% | ← City Social | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 City Social 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 City Social, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abokado Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| 10th Floor Coffee Bar - CFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| 8 Bishopsgate By Rhubarb Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| 14 Stories Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| 3 Leaf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| 1947 Restaurant, Bar & Pizza Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| A&O Shearman LLP Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| 88 Beans Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
Questions about City Social
What is City Social's food hygiene rating?
City Social has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by City of London Corporation Council on 13 January 2025.
Is City Social 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 City Social last inspected?
City Social was last inspected on 13 January 2025, 18 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 City Social?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does City Social 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 City Social is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
City of London Corporation Council inspects City Social 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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Understanding this rating
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