Anfa Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Islington
Anfa 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 20 June 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: Anfa Cafe, Basement And Ground Floor, 102 St John Street, EC1M 4EH
How it compares in Islington
In Islington, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Anfa Cafe 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% | ← Anfa Cafe | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Anfa 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 Anfa Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Generation Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2022 |
| 56 WS Wine Bar & Shop Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| 1930 Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| 21 West Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2025 |
| 87 Barts Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| A Pinch of Salt Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| A J News Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2018 |
| 1a Children's Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
Questions about Anfa Cafe
What is Anfa Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Anfa Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Islington Council on 20 June 2024.
Is Anfa 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 Anfa Cafe last inspected?
Anfa Cafe was last inspected on 20 June 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 Anfa Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Anfa Cafe compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, while Anfa Cafe holds a 4. 470 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Anfa 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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