Velvet Taco food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · City of London Corporation
Velvet Taco holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 April 2026, 2 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: 33 Broadgate Circle, London, EC2M 2QS
How it compares in City of London Corporation
In City of London Corporation, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Velvet Taco sits behind roughly 1,480 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,480 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 7% | ← Velvet Taco | |
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Velvet Taco, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abokado Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| 23 Paul Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| A&O Shearman LLP Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| 10th Floor Coffee Bar - CFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| 8 Bishopsgate By Rhubarb Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| 3 Leaf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| 2nigerianboys Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
| 68 & Shanghai Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
Questions about Velvet Taco
What is Velvet Taco's food hygiene rating?
Velvet Taco has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by City of London Corporation Council on 29 April 2026.
Is Velvet Taco safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Velvet Taco last inspected?
Velvet Taco was last inspected on 29 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by City of London Corporation Council rather than by the business.
How does Velvet Taco 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, while Velvet Taco holds a 4. 125 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
City of London Corporation Council inspects Velvet Taco 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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