George Birkbeck Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Camden
George Birkbeck Bar 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 29 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: University Of London Birkbeck College, Malet Street, WC1E 7HX
How it compares in Camden
That puts George Birkbeck Bar 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% | ← George Birkbeck Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 George Birkbeck Bar 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 George Birkbeck Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 Charlotte Street By Ben Murphy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| 21 Soho Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| 64 Goodge Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| 7th floor cafe Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2024 |
| 3 Greek Street Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2022 |
| 100 Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| 42 Holborn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| 250 Euston Road - Medirest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
Questions about George Birkbeck Bar
What is George Birkbeck Bar's food hygiene rating?
George Birkbeck Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Camden Council on 29 October 2024.
Is George Birkbeck Bar 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 George Birkbeck Bar last inspected?
George Birkbeck Bar was last inspected on 29 October 2024, 20 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 George Birkbeck Bar?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does George Birkbeck Bar compare to other places in Camden?
59% of the 3,373 rated food businesses in Camden hold the top rating of 5, and George Birkbeck Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Camden Council inspects George Birkbeck Bar 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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