Assenheims 56 food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · City of London Corporation
Assenheims 56 holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 13 April 2026, 3 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: Ground Floor Retail Unit, 19-21 Great Tower Street, London, EC3R 5AR
How it compares in City of London Corporation
In City of London Corporation, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Assenheims 56 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% | ← Assenheims 56 | |
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Assenheims 56 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 Assenheims 56, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Stories Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 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 |
| A & A Best Food Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Abokado Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| 3 Leaf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| 1947 Restaurant, Bar & Pizza Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| 13 acre orchard Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
Questions about Assenheims 56
What is Assenheims 56's food hygiene rating?
Assenheims 56 has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by City of London Corporation Council on 13 April 2026.
Is Assenheims 56 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Assenheims 56 last inspected?
Assenheims 56 was last inspected on 13 April 2026, 3 months 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 Assenheims 56?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Assenheims 56 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 Assenheims 56 holds a 4. 125 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
City of London Corporation Council inspects Assenheims 56 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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