Hawksmoor Guildhall food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · City of London Corporation
Hawksmoor Guildhall 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 3 March 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: 12 Basinghall Street, London, EC2V 5BQ
How it compares in City of London Corporation
That puts Hawksmoor Guildhall 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% | ← Hawksmoor Guildhall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hawksmoor Guildhall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 Beans Takeaway/sandwich shop | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Abokado Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 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 |
| 87 Barts Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| 56 WS Wine Bar & Shop Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| 21 West Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2025 |
| 14 Stories Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
Questions about Hawksmoor Guildhall
What is Hawksmoor Guildhall's food hygiene rating?
Hawksmoor Guildhall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by City of London Corporation Council on 3 March 2026.
Is Hawksmoor Guildhall 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 Hawksmoor Guildhall last inspected?
Hawksmoor Guildhall was last inspected on 3 March 2026, 4 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 Hawksmoor Guildhall 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 Hawksmoor Guildhall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
City of London Corporation Council inspects Hawksmoor Guildhall 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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