Bishop's Finger food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · City of London Corporation
Bishop's Finger holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 May 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: The Bishops Finger Public House, 9-10 West Smithfield, London, EC1A 9JR
How it compares in City of London Corporation
That puts Bishop's Finger 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% | ← Bishop's Finger | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Bishop's Finger, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 West Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2025 |
| 56 WS Wine Bar & Shop Pub/bar/nightclub | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| 87 Barts Other catering premises | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| 3rd Generation Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2022 |
| 88 Beans Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| A J News Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2018 |
| 1a Children's Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| A Pinch of Salt Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
Questions about Bishop's Finger
What is Bishop's Finger's food hygiene rating?
Bishop's Finger has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by City of London Corporation Council on 1 May 2026.
Is Bishop's Finger 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bishop's Finger last inspected?
Bishop's Finger was last inspected on 1 May 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 Bishop's Finger 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 Bishop's Finger is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
City of London Corporation Council inspects Bishop's Finger 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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