Habibi Shisha food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Islington
Habibi Shisha 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 8 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: Habibi Shisha, Commercial Unit, 24 Junction Road, N19 5RE
How it compares in Islington
In Islington, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Habibi Shisha sits behind roughly 2,006 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,536 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 470 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 265 | 11% | ← Habibi Shisha | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Habibi Shisha 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 Habibi Shisha, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| After School Club@St John's C of E School/college/university | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| 68 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Aces and Eights Saloon Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2023 |
| Al Parco Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Accent Catering Services Ltd - West@ School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Afrikana Holloway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
Questions about Habibi Shisha
What is Habibi Shisha's food hygiene rating?
Habibi Shisha has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Islington Council on 8 March 2024.
Is Habibi Shisha 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 Habibi Shisha last inspected?
Habibi Shisha was last inspected on 8 March 2024, more than 2 years 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 Habibi Shisha?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Habibi Shisha compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, while Habibi Shisha holds a 3. 265 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Habibi Shisha 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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