Main Bar and Rear Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Camden
Main Bar and Rear Bar 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 2 June 2025, 13 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: Arcade Food Hall, WC1A 1DB
How it compares in Camden
That puts Main Bar and Rear Bar among the 1,993 places in Camden holding top marks, 59% 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 | 1,993 | 59% | ← Main Bar and Rear Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 654 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 457 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 127 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 90 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 52 | 2% |
A further 924 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 Main Bar and Rear Bar 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 Main Bar and Rear Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Soho Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| 3 Greek Street Retailers - other | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2022 |
| 40 Greek Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
| 76 Dean Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| 27 Old Compton Street Pasta Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| 100 Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| 7th floor cafe Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2024 |
| 404 Club Not Found Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
Questions about Main Bar and Rear Bar
What is Main Bar and Rear Bar's food hygiene rating?
Main Bar and Rear Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Camden Council on 2 June 2025.
Is Main Bar and Rear Bar 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 Main Bar and Rear Bar last inspected?
Main Bar and Rear Bar was last inspected on 2 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Camden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Main Bar and Rear Bar?
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 Main Bar and Rear Bar compare to other places in Camden?
59% of the 3,373 rated food businesses in Camden hold the top rating of 5, and Main Bar and Rear Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Camden Council inspects Main Bar and Rear Bar 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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