Kiss the Koala food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Haringey
Kiss the Koala holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 May 2025, 14 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: 163 Priory Road, Hornsey, N8 8NB
How it compares in Haringey
That puts Kiss the Koala 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% | ← Kiss the Koala | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Kiss the Koala 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 Kiss the Koala, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy kitchen @ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Anaar Bazaar/Mooli Bazaar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Akatuki Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| Amathus Drinks Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2023 |
| Accent Catering Services Ltd @ School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| AJ's Kitchen @ Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Accent Catering Services Ltd - West@ School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| 1 to 3 Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
Questions about Kiss the Koala
What is Kiss the Koala's food hygiene rating?
Kiss the Koala has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Haringey Council on 2 May 2025.
Is Kiss the Koala 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kiss the Koala last inspected?
Kiss the Koala was last inspected on 2 May 2025, 14 months 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 Kiss the Koala?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kiss the Koala compare to other places in Haringey?
79% of the 1,847 rated food businesses in Haringey hold the top rating of 5, and Kiss the Koala is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Haringey Council inspects Kiss the Koala 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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