Food Bazaar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Islington
Food Bazaar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 October 2018, more than 7 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: Food Bazaar, Shop, 126-128 Essex Road, N1 8LX
How it compares in Islington
That puts Food Bazaar 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% | ← Food Bazaar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Food Bazaar 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 Food Bazaar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Degrees Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2022 |
| 4YouExpress Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| 1 Rebel Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| 45 White Lion Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2022 |
| 320 Cale Off Licence & Post Office Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2017 |
| 1930 Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| 13th Floor Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| 392 Kingsland Road Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
Questions about Food Bazaar
What is Food Bazaar's food hygiene rating?
Food Bazaar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Islington Council on 31 October 2018.
Is Food Bazaar 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Food Bazaar last inspected?
Food Bazaar was last inspected on 31 October 2018, more than 7 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 Food Bazaar?
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 Food Bazaar compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, and Food Bazaar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Food Bazaar 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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