Krystals Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · City of London Corporation
Krystals Express holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 20 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Retail Unit, 178 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 4NQ
How it compares in City of London Corporation
In City of London Corporation, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Krystals Express sits behind roughly 1,474 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,474 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 8% | ← Krystals Express | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Krystals Express 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 Krystals Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Leaf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| A&O Shearman LLP Other catering premises | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| 1947 Restaurant, Bar & Pizza Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| 2nigerianboys Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
| 68 & Shanghai Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| 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 |
| Abokado Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
Questions about Krystals Express
What is Krystals Express's food hygiene rating?
Krystals Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by City of London Corporation Council on 20 May 2024.
Is Krystals Express 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Krystals Express last inspected?
Krystals Express was last inspected on 20 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 Krystals Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Krystals Express 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, while Krystals Express holds a 4. 127 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
City of London Corporation Council inspects Krystals Express 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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