Food Safety in Farringdon Within
65 establishments rated · 80% with 5 stars
Farringdon Within is one of the 25 wards of the City of London, the historic and financial centre of London, England. It was formed in the 14th century from the sub-division of the pre-existing Farringdon Ward into Farringdon Within, and Farringdon Without, beyond the Wall.
Farringdon Within (EC4V) is home to 65 rated food establishments in the Islington area of London. An impressive 80% hold a 5-star food hygiene rating — well above the national average.
Rating Distribution
Farringdon Within vs London Average
% of establishments with given rating · London average across 74,489 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Farringdon Within
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WatchHouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · EC4V 4AU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Holroyd Howe, Boys School School/college/university · EC4V 3AL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 Oct 2025 |
| 3 | Petit Pret Takeaway/sandwich shop · EC4V 4DY · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 Jul 2019 |
| 4 | Vintry & Mercer Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · EC4V 2AU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 Nov 2024 |
| 5 | WH Smith Retailers - other · EC4V 4DY · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 Oct 2019 |
| 6 | Restaurant Associates, Compass HSBC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · EC4V 4AY · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 Sept 2018 |
| 7 | Chatora City Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · EC4V 2BH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 Sept 2024 |
| 8 | El Vino Co Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub · EC4V 6BJ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 21 Feb 2025 |
| 9 | The Albion Pub/bar/nightclub · EC4V 6AA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 12 Jan 2026 |
| 10 | Mangio Pasta & Bottega Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · EC4V 5JT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 18 Aug 2025 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in Farringdon Within
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
Khanoon Thai Restaurant At Three Cranes EC4V 2BA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 Feb 2026 |
Restaurant Associates At BNY EC4V 4BF · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 Nov 2025 |
Understanding Food Hygiene Ratings
Food businesses are inspected by local council officers and given a rating from 0 (urgent improvement needed) to 5 (very good). The rating is based on three areas:
How food is handled, prepared, and stored. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, ventilation. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Management of food safety — training, records, procedures. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 30 is worst.
A score of 0/0/0 means very good across all areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores — some business types are scored differently.
Ratings data: Food Standards Agency · Open Government Licence v3.0 · Updated daily · Area info: Wikipedia · Map: © OpenStreetMap · © CARTO