Food hygiene ratings in Basement and Ground
There are 20 food businesses in Basement and Ground with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Islington Council. One more is awaiting a first inspection, or is exempt because it handles too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Basement and Ground
63% of rated businesses in Basement and Ground hold the top score of 5, and 79% hold a 4 or better. 3 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Islington as a whole, 64% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Basement and Ground is in line with the borough.
| 5 out of 5 | 12 | 63% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 3 | 16% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 1 | 5% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | 16% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Basement and Ground
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Catch Up Cafe London Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 23 April 2025 |
| Little Garden Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 22 January 2025 |
| The Brougham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 19 November 2025 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Basement and Ground
How many food businesses in Basement and Ground have a hygiene rating?
20 food businesses in Basement and Ground have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Islington Council. 19 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Basement and Ground?
63% of rated businesses in Basement and Ground hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Basement and Ground?
3 food businesses in Basement and Ground hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 0 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Basement and Ground?
Environmental health officers at Islington Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in Islington
- 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
Food businesses in Basement and Ground
- Authentique Boulangerie Angel Awaiting inspection
- Banh Mi Ancient Saigon 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Bath News 5 - Very good
- Berber & Q Shawarma Bar 4 - Good
- Caffe Tiffin 5 - Very good
- Catch Up Cafe London Limited 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Com Pho 5 - Very good
- Eleventh Kitchen 4 - Good
- Gifa Cafe 5 - Very good
- Gusto - The Italian Experience 5 - Very good
- Iceland Foods 5 - Very good
- Kammoon 5 - Very good
- Little Garden Cafe 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Niche 4 - Good
- Oliver Bonas 5 - Very good
- Sasa Sushi 5 - Very good
- Sichuan House 5 - Very good
- Supawan 5 - Very good
- Tesco 5 - Very good
- The Brougham 2 - Some improvement necessary
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.