The Escapologist food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Camden
The Escapologist holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 26 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 35 Earlham Street, WC2H 9LD
How it compares in Camden
In Camden, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so The Escapologist sits behind roughly 2,647 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,993 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 654 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 457 | 14% | ← The Escapologist | |
| 2 out of 5 | 127 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 90 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 52 | 2% |
A further 924 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Escapologist 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 Escapologist, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Greek Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
| 3 Greek Street Retailers - other | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2022 |
| 27 Old Compton Street Pasta Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| 21 Soho Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| 404 Club Not Found Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| 1 Leicester Square Rooftop Bar and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| 76 Dean Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| 42 Holborn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
Questions about The Escapologist
What is The Escapologist's food hygiene rating?
The Escapologist has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Camden Council on 26 March 2024.
Is The Escapologist safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Escapologist last inspected?
The Escapologist was last inspected on 26 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Camden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Escapologist?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Escapologist compare to other places in Camden?
59% of the 3,373 rated food businesses in Camden hold the top rating of 5, while The Escapologist holds a 3. 457 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Camden Council inspects The Escapologist 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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