Wood Street Bar And Restaurant food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · City of London Corporation
Wood Street Bar And Restaurant 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 24 September 2025, 9 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: 53 Fore Street, London, EC2Y 5EJ
How it compares in City of London Corporation
That puts Wood Street Bar And Restaurant 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% | ← Wood Street Bar And Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Wood Street Bar And Restaurant 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 Wood Street Bar And Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 Beans Takeaway/sandwich shop | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| 87 Barts Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| 10th Floor Coffee Bar - CFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| 8 Bishopsgate By Rhubarb Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| A J News Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2018 |
| 56 WS Wine Bar & Shop Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| 23 Paul Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| 21 West Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2025 |
Questions about Wood Street Bar And Restaurant
What is Wood Street Bar And Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Wood Street Bar And Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by City of London Corporation Council on 24 September 2025.
Is Wood Street Bar And Restaurant 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 Wood Street Bar And Restaurant last inspected?
Wood Street Bar And Restaurant was last inspected on 24 September 2025, 9 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 Wood Street Bar And Restaurant?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wood Street Bar And Restaurant 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 Wood Street Bar And Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
City of London Corporation Council inspects Wood Street Bar And Restaurant 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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