St John Bloomsbury food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Camden
St John Bloomsbury 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 17 February 2026, 4 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: 14-16 Bury Place, WC1A 2JL
How it compares in Camden
That puts St John Bloomsbury among the 1,989 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 | 1,989 | 59% | ← St John Bloomsbury | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 657 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 457 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 127 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 93 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 55 | 2% |
A further 919 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 Very 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 St John Bloomsbury 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 St John Bloomsbury, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Holborn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| 21 Soho Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| 3 Greek Street Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2022 |
| 40 Greek Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
| 27 Old Compton Street Pasta Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| 76 Dean Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| 100 Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| 74 Charlotte Street By Ben Murphy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
Questions about St John Bloomsbury
What is St John Bloomsbury's food hygiene rating?
St John Bloomsbury has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Camden Council on 17 February 2026.
Is St John Bloomsbury 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 St John Bloomsbury last inspected?
St John Bloomsbury was last inspected on 17 February 2026, 4 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 St John Bloomsbury?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St John Bloomsbury compare to other places in Camden?
59% of the 3,378 rated food businesses in Camden hold the top rating of 5, and St John Bloomsbury is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Camden Council inspects St John Bloomsbury 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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