Smiths of Smithfield food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Islington
Smiths of Smithfield holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 2 October 2025, 9 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: Smiths of Smithfield, 67-77 Charterhouse Street, London, EC1M 6HJ
How it compares in Islington
In Islington, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Smiths of Smithfield sits behind roughly 1,536 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,536 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 470 | 20% | ← Smiths of Smithfield | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Smiths of Smithfield 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 Smiths of Smithfield, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 West Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2025 |
| 56 WS Wine Bar & Shop Pub/bar/nightclub | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| 87 Barts Other catering premises | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| 3rd Generation Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2022 |
| 88 Beans Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| 1a Children's Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| 1930 Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| A J News Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2018 |
Questions about Smiths of Smithfield
What is Smiths of Smithfield's food hygiene rating?
Smiths of Smithfield has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Islington Council on 2 October 2025.
Is Smiths of Smithfield safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Smiths of Smithfield last inspected?
Smiths of Smithfield was last inspected on 2 October 2025, 9 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 Smiths of Smithfield?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Smiths of Smithfield compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, while Smiths of Smithfield holds a 4. 470 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Smiths of Smithfield 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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