Borough Kitchen food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Islington
Borough Kitchen holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 26 November 2021, more than 4 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: Borough Kitchen, 129C Upper Street, London, N1 1QP
How it compares in Islington
In Islington, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Borough Kitchen 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% | ← Borough Kitchen | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Borough Kitchen 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 Borough Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Degrees Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2022 |
| 4YouExpress Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| 45 White Lion Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2022 |
| 1 Rebel Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| 320 Cale Off Licence & Post Office Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2017 |
| 1930 Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| 2Northdown Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2018 |
| 24 Hour Food and Wine Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2015 |
Questions about Borough Kitchen
What is Borough Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Borough Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Islington Council on 26 November 2021.
Is Borough Kitchen 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Borough Kitchen last inspected?
Borough Kitchen was last inspected on 26 November 2021, more than 4 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 Borough Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Borough Kitchen compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, while Borough Kitchen holds a 4. 470 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Borough Kitchen 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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