Daffodil Mulligan food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Islington
Daffodil Mulligan holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Daffodil Mulligan was inspected on 18 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
84% of rated food businesses in Islington score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Islington ratings →
Address: Daffodil Mulligan, Basement And Ground Floors, 70-74 City Road, EC1Y 2BJ
How this rating has changed
Daffodil Mulligan has improved: it was rated 2 before its inspection on 18 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 18 August 2026 | 2 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Islington
That puts Daffodil Mulligan among the 1,546 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 | 1,546 | 64% | ← Daffodil Mulligan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 474 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 252 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 86 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 47 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 190 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 Very 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 Daffodil Mulligan 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 Daffodil Mulligan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1a Children's Centre Caring Premises | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| 3rd Generation Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2022 |
| 1930 Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| 1 Rebel Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| 4YouExpress Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| 21 West Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2025 |
| 56 WS Wine Bar & Shop Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| 87 Barts Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Daffodil Mulligan
What is Daffodil Mulligan's food hygiene rating?
Daffodil Mulligan has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Islington Council on 18 August 2026.
Is Daffodil Mulligan 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Daffodil Mulligan last inspected?
Daffodil Mulligan was last inspected on 18 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Islington Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Daffodil Mulligan?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Daffodil Mulligan compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,406 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, and Daffodil Mulligan is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Daffodil Mulligan 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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Daffodil Mulligan is one of 71 rated food businesses in Basement and Ground Floors. See every hygiene rating in Basement and Ground Floors →
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