Shelter from the stormThe cafe at 91 food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Islington
Shelter from the stormThe cafe at 91 holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 30 March 2026, 3 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: Shelter from the stormThe cafe at 91, 89-91 Holland Walk, London, N19 3XU
How it compares in Islington
In Islington, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Shelter from the stormThe cafe at 91 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% | ← Shelter from the stormThe cafe at 91 | |
| 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 Shelter from the stormThe cafe at 91 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 Shelter from the stormThe cafe at 91, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| After School Club@St John's C of E School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Accent Catering Services Ltd - West@ School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| AJ's Kitchen @ Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Aetos Greek Taverna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Admas Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2023 |
Questions about Shelter from the stormThe cafe at 91
What is Shelter from the stormThe cafe at 91's food hygiene rating?
Shelter from the stormThe cafe at 91 has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Islington Council on 30 March 2026.
Is Shelter from the stormThe cafe at 91 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shelter from the stormThe cafe at 91 last inspected?
Shelter from the stormThe cafe at 91 was last inspected on 30 March 2026, 3 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 Shelter from the stormThe cafe at 91?
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 Shelter from the stormThe cafe at 91 compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, while Shelter from the stormThe cafe at 91 holds a 4. 470 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Shelter from the stormThe cafe at 91 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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