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The Blackfriar food hygiene rating

The Blackfriar

Blackfriars Tavern
174 Queen Victoria Street
London
EC4V 4EG
Inspected 26 January 2026

Food hygiene rating

Rated by City of London Corporation

Current
5

Very good

The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.

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At a glance

Business summary

The Blackfriar in City of London Corporation currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 26 January 2026. The Blackfriar is registered as a Pub/bar/nightclub and is located at Blackfriars Tavern, 174 Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 4EG.

Business name
The Blackfriar
Business type
Pub/bar/nightclub
Local authority
City of London Corporation
Scheme
Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
Rating date
26 January 2026
FHRS ID
295254
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About this information

Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.

Latest inspection

Inspection details

26 January 2026

Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.

Hygienic food handling

Very good

Includes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.

Cleanliness and condition

Good

Covers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.

Management of food safety

Very good

Considers staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.

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Previous records

Rating history

There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Blackfriar.

Inspection dateRatingDescriptionStatus
26 January 2026 5 Very good Current