Good news as food hygiene ratings handed to eight City of London establishments

A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to eight of City of London’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all.

Restaurants, cafes and canteens

The following ratings have been given to six restaurants, cafes or canteens:

• Rated 5: Elior UK, Atrium Restaurant, 2ND FLR at St Bartholomews Hospital, West Smithfield, London; rated on October 23

• Rated 5: Elior, Book & Latte, West Wing at St Bartholomews Hospital, West Smithfield, London; rated on October 23

• Rated 5: Ess, Capita London Aldermanbury at 10 Aldermanbury, London; rated on October 17

• Rated 5: Vacherin By CH&CO Catering Ltd at The Walbrook Building, 25 Walbrook, London; rated on October 16

• Rated 5: Benugo Level -1 at Level -1 Foyer Cafe Bar, Barbican Arts And Conference Centre, Silk Street, London; rated on October 13

• Rated 5: Caffiene Bank at Offices Warnford Court, 29 Throgmorton Street, London; rated on October 11

Takeaways

And two ratings have been handed to takeaways:

• Rated 5: Island Poke Fenchurch Street at 155 Fenchurch Street, London; rated on October 23

• Rated 5: Poke House at 14 Bloomberg Arcade, London; rated on October 16