Haz Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Islington
Haz Restaurant 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 17 June 2025, 12 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: Haz Restaurant, 14 Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1AH
How it compares in Islington
In Islington, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Haz Restaurant sits behind roughly 1,536 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,536 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 470 | 20% | ← Haz Restaurant | |
| 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 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 Haz Restaurant 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 Haz Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Paul Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| A J News Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2018 |
| 081 Pizzeria Napoletana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| A Pinch of Salt Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| A&O Shearman LLP Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| 88 Beans Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| 2nigerianboys Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
| 10th Floor Coffee Bar - CFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about Haz Restaurant
What is Haz Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Haz Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Islington Council on 17 June 2025.
Is Haz Restaurant 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 Haz Restaurant last inspected?
Haz Restaurant was last inspected on 17 June 2025, 12 months 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 Haz Restaurant?
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 Haz Restaurant compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, while Haz Restaurant holds a 4. 470 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Haz Restaurant 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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