The Whitecross Tap, London
The Whitecross Tap is a pub at 142-146 Whitecross Street, London, EC1Y 8QJ. The Whitecross Tap's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Islington council on 30 April 2026.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- 142-146 Whitecross Street
London
EC1Y 8QJ - Council
- Islington
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Whitecross Tap’s food hygiene rating
The Whitecross Tap's rating is 5 months old.
We have checked The Whitecross Tap's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.
The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.
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- 3Edo Izakaya180 m
- 5Two Brewers190 m
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Questions about The Whitecross Tap
What is the food hygiene rating at The Whitecross Tap?
The Whitecross Tap's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Islington council on 30 April 2026. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Whitecross Tap?
The Whitecross Tap is at 142-146 Whitecross Street, London, EC1Y 8QJ, in London. Islington council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Edo Izakaya, about 180 m away.
What pubs are near The Whitecross Tap?
The closest pubs and bars to The Whitecross Tap are Edo Izakaya (180 m), Two Brewers (190 m) and The Mad Hatter (200 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Whitecross Tap's hygiene rating up to date?
The Whitecross Tap's rating is 5 months old. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.
Source: The Whitecross Tap on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Islington council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.