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Food Hygiene Ratings in City of London Corporation
In City of London Corporation, 87.9% of 1,674 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.79/5. These figures cover 1,805 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
City of London Corporation has 1,472 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,674 rated premises (87.9%). 46 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.
- 5★ share
- 87.9%
- National average
- 79.7%
- vs national average
- +8.2 pp
- National rank
- 60 / 328
Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.
Rating distribution in City of London Corporation
Plus 102 awaiting inspection and 29 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Percentages are of rated premises only. 102 awaiting inspection and 29 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.
Food hygiene in City of London Corporation: frequently asked questions
- What is the average food hygiene rating in City of London Corporation?
- The average food hygiene rating in City of London Corporation is 4.79 out of 5, across 1,674 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
- How does City of London Corporation compare with the national average for food hygiene?
- 87.9% of rated premises in City of London Corporation hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 8.2 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks City of London Corporation 60 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
- How many restaurants in City of London Corporation have a 5-star food hygiene rating?
- 1,472 food businesses in City of London Corporation hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 87.9% of the 1,674 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.
- How many food businesses in City of London Corporation have a low hygiene rating?
- 46 food businesses in City of London Corporation are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
- What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?
- The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
- Where does this City of London Corporation food hygiene data come from?
- Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for City of London Corporation (1,805 establishments on record, 1,674 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.
Top-rated places in City of London Corporation
- London Steakhouse CompanyRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Retail Unit University House, 109-117 Middlesex Street, London · E1 7JF5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
- ItsuRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 150 Bishopsgate, London · EC2M 4AF5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
- 3 LeafRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 12 Harrow Place, London · E1 7DB5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
- ItsuTakeaway/sandwich shop · 65 Fenchurch Street, London · EC3M 4BE5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
- Pret A MangerRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 200 Aldersgate Street, London · EC1A 4HD5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
- Pret A MangerTakeaway/sandwich shop · Unit 3, 30 Gresham Street, London · EC2V 7PG5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
- Red Lion CoffeeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 10 Fenchurch Buildings, London · EC3M 5HR5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
- ApuliaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 50 Long Lane, London · EC1A 9EJ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
- Chickp StreetfoodMobile caterer · The Dutch Church, 7 Austin Friars, London · EC2N 2HA5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
- Boots, Unit 2Retailers - other · 120 Fenchurch Street, London · EC3M 5AL5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
- SouvlakibyMobile caterer · Guild Church Of St Mary Aldermary, Watling Street, London · EC4M 9BW5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
- Vagabond WinesPub/bar/nightclub · 51 Gracechurch Street, London · EC3V 0EH5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Places needing improvement in City of London Corporation
- FazendaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 9 Harrow Place, London · E1 7DB0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 October 2025
- The George & VultureRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · The George And Vulture, 2-3 Castle Court, London · EC3V 9DL0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 March 2026
- Sushi Tachi LimitedTakeaway/sandwich shop · 39 Eastcheap, London · EC3M 1DT1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 April 2026
- Continental Sandwich BarTakeaway/sandwich shop · 19 Watling Street, London · EC4M 9BR1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 March 2026
- Dirty MartiniPub/bar/nightclub · 158 Bishopsgate, London · EC2M 4LX1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 February 2026
- SubwayTakeaway/sandwich shop · Retail Unit, 16 Devonshire Row, London · EC2M 4RH1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 January 2026
- Dan Pho - Queen VictoriaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 43 Queen Victoria Street, London · EC4N 4SF1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 February 2026
- Balfour St Bart'sPub/bar/nightclub · 66 West Smithfield, London · EC1A 9DY1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 January 2026
A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.
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Methodology
Figures are computed from 1,805 real Food Standards Agency records for City of London Corporation, of which 1,674 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.