Monkey Puzzle Muswell Hill food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Haringey
Monkey Puzzle Muswell Hill holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 May 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.
Address: Link House, 41 Colney Hatch Lane, Hornsey, N10 1LJ
How it compares in Haringey
That puts Monkey Puzzle Muswell Hill among the 1,450 places in Haringey holding top marks, 79% 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 | 1,450 | 79% | ← Monkey Puzzle Muswell Hill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 245 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 96 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 111 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 Monkey Puzzle Muswell Hill 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 Monkey Puzzle Muswell Hill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astrid Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Astrid Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Accent Catering @ Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Amathus Drinks Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2023 |
| Akatuki Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| All Saints Church Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2022 |
| Annie and Co Nursery and Forest Sch School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Aldi Store Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
Questions about Monkey Puzzle Muswell Hill
What is Monkey Puzzle Muswell Hill's food hygiene rating?
Monkey Puzzle Muswell Hill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Haringey Council on 24 May 2024.
Is Monkey Puzzle Muswell Hill 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Monkey Puzzle Muswell Hill last inspected?
Monkey Puzzle Muswell Hill was last inspected on 24 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Haringey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Monkey Puzzle Muswell Hill?
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 Monkey Puzzle Muswell Hill compare to other places in Haringey?
79% of the 1,847 rated food businesses in Haringey hold the top rating of 5, and Monkey Puzzle Muswell Hill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Haringey Council inspects Monkey Puzzle Muswell Hill 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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