Hand & Shears Public House

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2021-12-01

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Hand & Shears Public House is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Hand And Shears Public House, 1 Middle Street, London, EC1A 7JA, in the City of London Corporation local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 1 December 2021, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. City of London Corporation oversees 1,806 registered food businesses, of which 88% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in City of London Corporation is 4.8 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. Note: this inspection took place over 2 years ago and the current standards may differ.

Details

Business Type
Pub/bar/nightclub
Address
Hand And Shears Public House, 1 Middle Street, London
Postcode
EC1A 7JA
Local Authority
City of London Corporation
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
294079

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Hand & Shears Public House?

Hand & Shears Public House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by City of London Corporation.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Hand & Shears Public House last inspected?

Hand & Shears Public House was last inspected on 2021-12-01. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Hand & Shears Public House located?

Hand & Shears Public House is located at Hand And Shears Public House, 1 Middle Street, London , EC1A 7JA, in the City of London Corporation local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the EC1A postcode area.