Bengal Spice food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Islington
Bengal Spice 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 6 March 2023, more than 3 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: Bengal Spice, Commercial Unit, 604 Holloway Road, N19 3PH
How it compares in Islington
In Islington, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Bengal Spice 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% | ← Bengal Spice | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Bengal Spice 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 Bengal Spice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Afrikana Holloway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Aetos Greek Taverna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| After School Club@St John's C of E School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Admas Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2023 |
| Aces and Eights Saloon Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2023 |
Questions about Bengal Spice
What is Bengal Spice's food hygiene rating?
Bengal Spice has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Islington Council on 6 March 2023.
Is Bengal Spice 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 Bengal Spice last inspected?
Bengal Spice was last inspected on 6 March 2023, more than 3 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 Bengal Spice?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Bengal Spice compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, while Bengal Spice holds a 4. 470 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Bengal Spice 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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