Food hygiene ratings in Islington
Islington inspects and rates 2,596 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 2,406 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 190 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Islington
Standards here are mixed: 64% of rated businesses in Islington hold the top score of 5, and 84% hold a 4 or better. 134 businesses, 6% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,546 | 64% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 474 | 20% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 252 | 10% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 86 | 4% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 47 | 2% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
Towns in Islington
Food hygiene ratings for each town Islington inspects.
- Ground Floor 263 places
- Shop 99 places
- Basement and Ground Floor 95 places
- Basement and Ground Floors 71 places
- Ground Floor Shop 42 places
- Ground Floor and Basement 20 places
- Basement and Ground 20 places
Recently inspected in Islington
The most recent inspections published by Islington, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unite Students | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2026 |
| Duchess Of Kent | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2026 |
| The Horatia | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2026 |
| High Ground | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2026 |
| Coin Laundry | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2026 |
| Travelodge London Farringdon Hotel | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2026 |
| Flip-Dog Bar | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| The Lexington | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| Body & Soul | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2026 |
| Daffodil Mulligan | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2026 |
| Itsu | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2026 |
| BaxterStorey - DL/28 | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Islington
The lowest-rated food businesses in Islington are listed below. 1 holds a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives, and 47 hold a 1. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Sisters Greengrocers | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 23 September 2025 |
| Copains Paris - Islington | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 16 July 2026 |
| Shashalow Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 June 2026 |
| Stella's | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 16 June 2026 |
| Stall t/a Big Juicy Burgers | Mobile caterer | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 8 June 2026 |
| Bakery British Patagonia | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 6 May 2026 |
| Stall t/a Shack Food: Katsu | Mobile caterer | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 30 April 2026 |
| Bella Crust | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 14 April 2026 |
| Diwan Kitchen | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 February 2026 |
| An's Oriental Supermarket | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 16 February 2026 |
| Giacco's Wine Bar | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 12 February 2026 |
| Stall t/a Chicken Shop | Mobile caterer | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 February 2026 |
| Stall t/a Saladin | Mobile caterer | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 February 2026 |
| Vagabond N7 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 29 January 2026 |
| Hillmarton Tandoori | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 January 2026 |
| City Coffee & Cake | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 December 2025 |
| King Square Community Nursery | Caring Premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 14 November 2025 |
| Chapel Market Kitchen | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 November 2025 |
| Leaf Cafe Bistro | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 7 November 2025 |
| Camden Superstore | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 24 October 2025 |
Questions about food hygiene in Islington
How many food businesses does Islington rate?
Islington publishes food hygiene ratings for 2,596 businesses, of which 2,406 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Islington?
64% of rated businesses in Islington hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Islington have a bad hygiene rating?
134 food businesses in Islington hold a rating of 2 or below, including 1 rated 0 and 47 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Islington?
Environmental health officers employed by Islington carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Islington
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- (David Jackson), Pitch 44 5 - Very good
- 01Adana Restaurant 5 - Very good
- 1 Rebel Gym 5 - Very good
- 1930 Coffee Company 5 - Very good
- 23 Paul Street 5 - Very good
- 24 Hour Food and Wine 5 - Very good
- 2Northdown 5 - Very good
- 320 Cale Off Licence & Post Office 5 - Very good
- 33 event Catering (HCA) 5 - Very good
- 3rd Generation 5 - Very good
- 4YouExpress 5 - Very good
- 63 Degrees 5 - Very good
- 68 Degrees 5 - Very good
- A Glass of Joy (HCA) 5 - Very good
- A J News 5 - Very good
- A Pinch of Salt 5 - Very good
- A Small Place 5 - Very good
- A-choco-lypse (HCA) 5 - Very good
- Aberdeen Park Nursery 5 - Very good
- Accenture Song 5 - Very good
- Ache for Cake (HCA) 5 - Very good
- Acuarela @ The Alma 5 - Very good
- Adan Hand Crafted Pasta and Wine 5 - Very good
- Addis food & wine 5 - Very good
- Addis Restaurant 5 - Very good
- Admas Cafe 5 - Very good
- Admiral Casino 5 - Very good
- Admiral Casino 5 - Very good
- Adrian Hudson (A-Star Burgers) 5 - Very good
- Aetos Greek Taverna 5 - Very good
- Afrikana Holloway 5 - Very good
- After School Club@St John's C of E 5 - Very good
- Aha! (HCA) 5 - Very good
- Alby's Pizza 5 - Very good
- Alcedo Bistro & Bar 5 - Very good
- Alda London 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Alessio's Pizza @The Lexington Pub 5 - Very good
- Alice Hughes (HCA) 5 - Very good
- All Bar One 5 - Very good
- Ally's Wine & Groceries 5 - Very good
- Almeida Theatre 5 - Very good
- Alwyne Castle Public House 5 - Very good
- Amaka's Nigerian KItchen 5 - Very good
- Amici Coffee Deli 5 - Very good
- Amwell Food & Wines 5 - Very good
- Amwell Wines 5 - Very good
- Anand News 5 - Very good
- Anatolia (HCA) 5 - Very good
- Andover Minimarket 5 - Very good
- Andover Pre School 5 - Very good
- Angel Coffee Kiosk 5 - Very good
- Angel Convenience Food & Wine 5 - Very good
- Angel Fruit Cabin 5 - Very good
- Angel Inn 5 - Very good
- Angel Kebab 5 - Very good
- Angel Mini Market 5 - Very good
- Angels Corner Mini Market 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-09-02. Browse all UK councils →