The Unicorn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Camden
The Unicorn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 5 August 2019, more than 6 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: 227 Camden Road, NW1 9AA
How it compares in Camden
In Camden, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so The Unicorn 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% | ← The Unicorn | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Unicorn 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 The Unicorn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Aces and Eights Saloon Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2023 |
| 3 Locks Brewery Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2023 |
| 320 Cale Off Licence & Post Office Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2017 |
Questions about The Unicorn
What is The Unicorn's food hygiene rating?
The Unicorn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Camden Council on 5 August 2019.
Is The Unicorn 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Unicorn last inspected?
The Unicorn was last inspected on 5 August 2019, more than 6 years 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 The Unicorn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Unicorn compare to other places in Camden?
59% of the 3,373 rated food businesses in Camden hold the top rating of 5, while The Unicorn holds a 4. 654 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Camden Council inspects The Unicorn 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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