Food hygiene ratings in Islington
Islington inspects and rates 2,587 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 181 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 83% hold a 4 or better. 136 businesses, 6% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,536 | 64% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 469 | 19% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 265 | 11% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 88 | 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 264 places
- Shop 102 places
- Basement and Ground Floor 93 places
- Basement and Ground Floors 71 places
- Ground Floor Shop 43 places
- Basement and Ground 22 places
- Ground Floor and Basement 21 places
- Commercial 15 places
Recently inspected in Islington
The most recent inspections published by Islington, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Bear Burger | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Restaurant Associates @ Snap Inc. | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| The Arts Xchange | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Kennedys of Goswell Road | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| 1930 Coffee Company | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Owlie | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Boulangerie Bon Matin | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Greggs | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Greggs | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Maggie & Rose | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Shish Shack | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2026 |
| Cinnamon Tree | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 26 June 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 |
| 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 |
| Aspendos Grill | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 27 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 |
| Laksa | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 18 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 |
| Temptations | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 October 2025 |
| Pleasance Theatre | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 October 2025 |
Questions about food hygiene in Islington
How many food businesses does Islington rate?
Islington publishes food hygiene ratings for 2,587 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?
136 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.
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-07-03. Browse all UK councils →