Root of Today food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Camden
Root of Today 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
The rating dates from 30 January 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: 2 Kentish Town Road, NW1 9NX
How it compares in Camden
In Camden, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Root of Today sits behind roughly 2,647 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,993 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 654 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 457 | 14% | ← Root of Today | |
| 2 out of 5 | 127 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 90 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 52 | 2% |
A further 924 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 Root of Today 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 Root of Today, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Locks Brewery Pub/bar/nightclub | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2023 |
| 103 Parkway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| Abbey Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| 130 Primrose Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| 113 KTV & Korean Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| 1 Rebel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| 250 Euston Road - Medirest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
Questions about Root of Today
What is Root of Today's food hygiene rating?
Root of Today has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Camden Council on 30 January 2023.
Is Root of Today 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 Root of Today last inspected?
Root of Today was last inspected on 30 January 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Camden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Root of Today?
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 Root of Today compare to other places in Camden?
59% of the 3,373 rated food businesses in Camden hold the top rating of 5, while Root of Today holds a 3. 457 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Camden Council inspects Root of Today 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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