Balfour At Bow Wine Vaults
Major improvement necessary. Last inspection 13 January 2026.
Quick facts
- Balfour At Bow Wine Vaults scored 1/5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme , last inspected 13 January 2026.
- Verdict: Major improvement necessary.
- Classified as restaurant/cafe/canteen in City of.
- Inspected by City of London Corporation Environmental Health.
Local authority: City of London Corporation · council website ↗
Major improvement necessary.
Serious shortcomings at the time of inspection. The FSA recommends a swift follow-up. Consumers are typically advised to check whether improvements have been confirmed.
Classified as a sit-down food business. Display is voluntary in England, which is why low scorers often skip the window sticker.
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What people ask about Balfour At Bow Wine Vaults.
What is Balfour At Bow Wine Vaults's FSA hygiene rating?
Balfour At Bow Wine Vaults scored 1 out of 5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme at its last inspection on 13 January 2026. This rating reflects the hygiene standards observed on that day and comes directly from the FSA open dataset.
When was Balfour At Bow Wine Vaults last inspected?
The last Food Standards Agency inspection published for Balfour At Bow Wine Vaults was on 13 January 2026, 4 months ago. The FSA recommends re-inspection every 6 to 24 months depending on risk profile.
Is Balfour At Bow Wine Vaults required to display its hygiene rating?
No, displaying the rating sticker is voluntary in England. Many low-rated venues choose not to.
Is it safe to eat at Balfour At Bow Wine Vaults?
Balfour At Bow Wine Vaults's last FSA inspection identified hygiene standards requiring improvement. A low score reflects issues observed on that inspection day, not necessarily current conditions. Many venues improve rapidly between inspections. For up-to-date status, verify with the Food Standards Agency directly and consider checking the venue's local authority.
How does Balfour At Bow Wine Vaults compare to other venues in City of?
Balfour At Bow Wine Vaults's rating can be compared against other restaurants, pubs, takeaways and cafes in City of on the dedicated City of aggregate page, which shows the citywide average, the best-rated venues and the ones rated 0 or 1.
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Edited by James Thornton, Food Safety & Regulation editor.
Page last refreshed 14 April 2026. FSA inspection of record dated 13 January 2026. Reviewed against FSA primary sources.
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