Big Chill House food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Camden
Big Chill House 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
The rating dates from 27 October 2025, 8 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: 257-259 Pentonville Road, N1 9NL
How it compares in Camden
That puts Big Chill House among the 1,993 places in Camden holding top marks, 59% 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 | 1,993 | 59% | ← Big Chill House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 654 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 457 | 14% | ||
| 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 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 Big Chill House 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 Big Chill House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Hour Food and Wine Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2015 |
| 2Northdown Pub/bar/nightclub | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2018 |
| 10th Floor at The Standard Hotel Retailers - other | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2022 |
| 45 White Lion Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2022 |
| 1 Rebel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| 1 Rebel Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| 4YouExpress Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| 1a Children's Centre Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
Questions about Big Chill House
What is Big Chill House's food hygiene rating?
Big Chill House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Camden Council on 27 October 2025.
Is Big Chill House 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 Big Chill House last inspected?
Big Chill House was last inspected on 27 October 2025, 8 months 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 Big Chill House?
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 Big Chill House compare to other places in Camden?
59% of the 3,373 rated food businesses in Camden hold the top rating of 5, and Big Chill House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Camden Council inspects Big Chill House 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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