Goods Grocery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Camden
Goods Grocery holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the shop requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 30 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 143 Highgate Road, NW5 1LJ
How it compares in Camden
A 0 is rare: only 51 of 3,373 rated places in Camden score this low, about one in 66. By contrast 59% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,993 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 654 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 457 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 127 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 91 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 51 | 2% | ← Goods Grocery |
A further 924 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Urgent improvement necessary
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 Goods Grocery the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Goods Grocery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aces and Eights Saloon Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2023 |
| Al Parco Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Abbey Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| After School Club@St John's C of E School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| 68 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| 3 Locks Brewery Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2023 |
Questions about Goods Grocery
What is Goods Grocery's food hygiene rating?
Goods Grocery has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Camden Council on 30 July 2024.
Is Goods Grocery safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The shop may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Goods Grocery last inspected?
Goods Grocery was last inspected on 30 July 2024, 23 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 Goods Grocery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "urgent improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Goods Grocery compare to other places in Camden?
59% of the 3,373 rated food businesses in Camden hold the top rating of 5, while Goods Grocery holds a 0. 51 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Camden Council inspects Goods Grocery 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Camden, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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