House of Dishes food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Islington
House of Dishes holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: House of Dishes was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: House of Dishes, 213-215 Upper Street, London, N1 1RL
How it compares in Islington
In Islington, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so House of Dishes sits behind roughly 2,006 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,536 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 470 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 265 | 11% | ← House of Dishes | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 House of Dishes 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 House of Dishes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Degrees Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2022 |
| 320 Cale Off Licence & Post Office Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2017 |
| 13th Floor Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| 45 White Lion Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2022 |
| 4YouExpress Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| 1 Rebel Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| 01Adana Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
Questions about House of Dishes
What is House of Dishes's food hygiene rating?
House of Dishes has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Islington Council on 21 May 2026.
Is House of Dishes safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was House of Dishes last inspected?
House of Dishes was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month 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 House of Dishes?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does House of Dishes compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, while House of Dishes holds a 3. 265 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects House of Dishes 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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