Sir John Oldcastle food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Camden
Sir John Oldcastle 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 14 July 2025, 11 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: Farringdon Point, 29-35 Farringdon Road, EC1M 3JF
How it compares in Camden
That puts Sir John Oldcastle among the 1,993 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 | 1,993 | 59% | ← Sir John Oldcastle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 654 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 457 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 127 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 90 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 52 | 2% |
A further 924 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 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 Sir John Oldcastle 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 Sir John Oldcastle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Generation Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2022 |
| 21 West Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2025 |
| 56 WS Wine Bar & Shop Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| 87 Barts Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| 1a Children's Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| 88 Beans Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| 1930 Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| A Pinch of Salt Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
Questions about Sir John Oldcastle
What is Sir John Oldcastle's food hygiene rating?
Sir John Oldcastle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Camden Council on 14 July 2025.
Is Sir John Oldcastle 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 Sir John Oldcastle last inspected?
Sir John Oldcastle was last inspected on 14 July 2025, 11 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 Sir John Oldcastle?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Sir John Oldcastle compare to other places in Camden?
59% of the 3,373 rated food businesses in Camden hold the top rating of 5, and Sir John Oldcastle is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Camden Council inspects Sir John Oldcastle 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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