Island Poke food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Islington
Island Poke 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 20 June 2023, more than 3 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: Island Poke, 13-14 Upper Street, London, N1 0PQ
How it compares in Islington
In Islington, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Island Poke sits behind roughly 1,536 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,536 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 470 | 20% | ← Island Poke | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Island Poke 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 Island Poke, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Aksa Services Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Alan's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| A H Cox (Billingsgate) Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| A A Lyons Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Afikala Afrikana Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Acai Berry Canary Wharf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| AA Psychiatry Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Al Quadrifoglio Ristorante - Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
Questions about Island Poke
What is Island Poke's food hygiene rating?
Island Poke has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Islington Council on 20 June 2023.
Is Island Poke 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 Island Poke last inspected?
Island Poke was last inspected on 20 June 2023, more than 3 years 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 Island Poke?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Island Poke compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, while Island Poke holds a 4. 470 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Island Poke 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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