Common Ground Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Islington
Common Ground Cafe 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 13 August 2024, more than 2 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.
84% of rated food businesses in Islington score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Islington ratings →
Address: Common Ground Cafe, Shop, 49 Stroud Green Road, N4 3EF
How it compares in Islington
In Islington, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Common Ground Cafe sits behind roughly 1,546 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,546 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 474 | 20% | ← Common Ground Cafe | |
| 3 out of 5 | 252 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 86 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 47 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 190 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Common Ground Cafe 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 Common Ground Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alby's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2026 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2023 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2019 |
| Admas Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Aetos Greek Taverna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Afrikana Holloway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| AJ's Kitchen @ Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
Questions about Common Ground Cafe
What is Common Ground Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Common Ground Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Islington Council on 13 August 2024.
Is Common Ground Cafe 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 Common Ground Cafe last inspected?
Common Ground Cafe was last inspected on 13 August 2024, more than 2 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 Common Ground Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Common Ground Cafe compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,406 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, while Common Ground Cafe holds a 4. 474 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Common Ground Cafe 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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