Bar + Block Steakhouse food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Islington
Bar + Block Steakhouse 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
This is a fresh result: Bar + Block Steakhouse was inspected on 1 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Bar + Block Steakhouse, 26-30 York Way, London, N1 9AA
How it compares in Islington
That puts Bar + Block Steakhouse 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% | ← Bar + Block Steakhouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Bar + Block Steakhouse 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 Bar + Block Steakhouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Hour Food and Wine Retailers - other | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2015 |
| 2Northdown Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2018 |
| 10th Floor at The Standard Hotel Retailers - other | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2022 |
| 1 Rebel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| 45 White Lion Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2022 |
| 320 Cale Off Licence & Post Office Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2017 |
| 1 Rebel Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| 4YouExpress Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
Questions about Bar + Block Steakhouse
What is Bar + Block Steakhouse's food hygiene rating?
Bar + Block Steakhouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Islington Council on 1 June 2026.
Is Bar + Block Steakhouse 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 Bar + Block Steakhouse last inspected?
Bar + Block Steakhouse was last inspected on 1 June 2026, a month 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 Bar + Block Steakhouse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bar + Block Steakhouse compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, and Bar + Block Steakhouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Bar + Block Steakhouse 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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