The Tav food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Haringey
The Tav holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 February 2026, 4 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: 18 High Street, Hornsey, N8 7PB
How it compares in Haringey
That puts The Tav among the 1,450 places in Haringey holding top marks, 79% 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 | 1,450 | 79% | ← The Tav | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 245 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 96 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 111 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 The Tav 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 The Tav, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anaar Bazaar/Mooli Bazaar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Accent Catering Services Ltd @ School/college/university | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Aoki sushi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| 1 to 3 Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Agora Greek Bakery Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Agora Greek Market Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2021 |
| Aloha Poke @ Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Ambala Sweet Centre Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
Questions about The Tav
What is The Tav's food hygiene rating?
The Tav has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Haringey Council on 16 February 2026.
Is The Tav 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Tav last inspected?
The Tav was last inspected on 16 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Haringey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Tav?
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 The Tav compare to other places in Haringey?
79% of the 1,847 rated food businesses in Haringey hold the top rating of 5, and The Tav is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Haringey Council inspects The Tav 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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The Tav is one of 549 rated food businesses in Hornsey. See every hygiene rating in Hornsey →
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