St Mungos-Birkenhead street food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Camden
St Mungos-Birkenhead street holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 25 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: 2-5 Birkenhead Street, WC1H 8BA
How it compares in Camden
In Camden, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so St Mungos-Birkenhead street sits behind roughly 1,993 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,993 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 654 | 19% | ← St Mungos-Birkenhead street | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 St Mungos-Birkenhead street 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 St Mungos-Birkenhead street, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Hour Food and Wine Retailers - other | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2015 |
| 10th Floor at The Standard Hotel Retailers - other | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2022 |
| 2Northdown Pub/bar/nightclub | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2018 |
| 1 Rebel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| 45 White Lion Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2022 |
| 1 Rebel Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| 1a Children's Centre Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| 4YouExpress Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
Questions about St Mungos-Birkenhead street
What is St Mungos-Birkenhead street's food hygiene rating?
St Mungos-Birkenhead street has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Camden Council on 25 February 2026.
Is St Mungos-Birkenhead street 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Mungos-Birkenhead street last inspected?
St Mungos-Birkenhead street was last inspected on 25 February 2026, 4 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 St Mungos-Birkenhead street?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Mungos-Birkenhead street compare to other places in Camden?
59% of the 3,373 rated food businesses in Camden hold the top rating of 5, while St Mungos-Birkenhead street holds a 4. 654 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Camden Council inspects St Mungos-Birkenhead street 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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