Dilchad food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · City of London Corporation
Dilchad 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 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 24 Widegate Street, London, E1 7HP
How it compares in City of London Corporation
That puts Dilchad 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% | ← Dilchad | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Dilchad 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 Dilchad, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A&O Shearman LLP Other catering premises | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| 3 Leaf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| 2nigerianboys Mobile caterer | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
| 68 & Shanghai Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| 1947 Restaurant, Bar & Pizza Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| 24 Karak Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2025 |
| Aba Rai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| 10th Floor Coffee Bar - CFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about Dilchad
What is Dilchad's food hygiene rating?
Dilchad has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by City of London Corporation Council on 3 June 2024.
Is Dilchad 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 Dilchad last inspected?
Dilchad was last inspected on 3 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Dilchad?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Dilchad 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 Dilchad is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
City of London Corporation Council inspects Dilchad 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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