Little Bao Boy, Unit 5, Boxhall food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · City of London Corporation
Little Bao Boy, Unit 5, Boxhall 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 23 July 2025, 11 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: The Arcade, Liverpool Street, London, EC2M 7PN
How it compares in City of London Corporation
That puts Little Bao Boy, Unit 5, Boxhall 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% | ← Little Bao Boy, Unit 5, Boxhall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Little Bao Boy, Unit 5, Boxhall 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 Little Bao Boy, Unit 5, Boxhall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abokado Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| 10th Floor Coffee Bar - CFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| 8 Bishopsgate By Rhubarb Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| 3 Leaf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| A&O Shearman LLP Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| 1947 Restaurant, Bar & Pizza Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| 14 Stories Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| 2nigerianboys Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
Questions about Little Bao Boy, Unit 5, Boxhall
What is Little Bao Boy, Unit 5, Boxhall's food hygiene rating?
Little Bao Boy, Unit 5, Boxhall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by City of London Corporation Council on 23 July 2025.
Is Little Bao Boy, Unit 5, Boxhall 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 Little Bao Boy, Unit 5, Boxhall last inspected?
Little Bao Boy, Unit 5, Boxhall was last inspected on 23 July 2025, 11 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 Little Bao Boy, Unit 5, Boxhall?
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 Little Bao Boy, Unit 5, Boxhall 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 Little Bao Boy, Unit 5, Boxhall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
City of London Corporation Council inspects Little Bao Boy, Unit 5, Boxhall 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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