Ministry of Chicken food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Islington
Ministry of Chicken 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 30 January 2025, 17 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: Ministry of Chicken, Ground Floor Shop, 328 Holloway Road, N7 6NJ
How it compares in Islington
That puts Ministry of Chicken among the 1,536 places in Islington holding top marks, 64% 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 | 1,536 | 64% | ← Ministry of Chicken | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 470 | 20% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Ministry of Chicken 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 Ministry of Chicken, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afrikana Holloway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Aetos Greek Taverna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Admas Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Addis food & wine Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2018 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2023 |
| 13th Floor Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2019 |
| 68 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
Questions about Ministry of Chicken
What is Ministry of Chicken's food hygiene rating?
Ministry of Chicken has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Islington Council on 30 January 2025.
Is Ministry of Chicken 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 Ministry of Chicken last inspected?
Ministry of Chicken was last inspected on 30 January 2025, 17 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 Ministry of Chicken?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ministry of Chicken compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, and Ministry of Chicken is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Ministry of Chicken 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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Understanding this rating
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