Meals For The NHS food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Islington
Meals For The NHS holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 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: Meals For The NHS, The Whittington Hospital, Magdala Avenue
How it compares in Islington
That puts Meals For The NHS 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% | ← Meals For The NHS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Meals For The NHS 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 Meals For The NHS, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| After School Club@St John's C of E School/college/university | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| 68 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Al Parco Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Aces and Eights Saloon Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2023 |
| Accent Catering Services Ltd - West@ School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| 7 To 11 Grocers Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| AJ's Kitchen @ Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
Questions about Meals For The NHS
What is Meals For The NHS's food hygiene rating?
Meals For The NHS has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Islington Council on 20 January 2025.
Is Meals For The NHS 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Meals For The NHS last inspected?
Meals For The NHS was last inspected on 20 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 Meals For The NHS?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Meals For The NHS compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, and Meals For The NHS is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Meals For The NHS 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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