The Cheese Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Camden
The Cheese Bar 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 1 November 2021, more than 4 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: 93-94 The Stables Market, Chalk Farm Road, NW1 8AH
How it compares in Camden
In Camden, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so The Cheese Bar 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 Cheese Bar | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Cheese Bar 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 Cheese Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Locks Brewery Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2023 |
| Abbey Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| 103 Parkway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| 130 Primrose Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
Questions about The Cheese Bar
What is The Cheese Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Cheese Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Camden Council on 1 November 2021.
Is The Cheese Bar 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 The Cheese Bar last inspected?
The Cheese Bar was last inspected on 1 November 2021, more than 4 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 Cheese Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cheese Bar compare to other places in Camden?
59% of the 3,373 rated food businesses in Camden hold the top rating of 5, while The Cheese Bar holds a 4. 654 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Camden Council inspects The Cheese Bar 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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