The Old Ivy House food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Islington
The Old Ivy House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 August 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Old Ivy House, 166 Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7DT
How it compares in Islington
That puts The Old Ivy House among the 1,536 places in Islington holding top marks, 64% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,536 | 64% | ← The Old Ivy House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 470 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 265 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 179 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Old Ivy House none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Old Ivy House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| A Pinch of Salt Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| A J News Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2018 |
| 3rd Generation Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2022 |
| 4YouExpress Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| 1 Rebel Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| 56 WS Wine Bar & Shop Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| 87 Barts Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about The Old Ivy House
What is The Old Ivy House's food hygiene rating?
The Old Ivy House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Islington Council on 20 August 2025.
Is The Old Ivy House safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Ivy House last inspected?
The Old Ivy House was last inspected on 20 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Islington Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old Ivy House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Ivy House compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Ivy House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects The Old Ivy House and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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