Girdlestone Food Coop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Islington
Girdlestone Food Coop 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 20 July 2022, 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: Girdlestone Food Coop, Girdlestone Community Association Adjacent 151, Salisbury Walk, N19 5DX
How it compares in Islington
In Islington, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Girdlestone Food Coop 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% | ← Girdlestone Food Coop | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Girdlestone Food Coop 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 Girdlestone Food Coop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| After School Club@St John's C of E School/college/university | 0.3 miles 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 | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2023 |
| Accent Catering Services Ltd - West@ School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| 7 To 11 Grocers Ltd Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
Questions about Girdlestone Food Coop
What is Girdlestone Food Coop's food hygiene rating?
Girdlestone Food Coop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Islington Council on 20 July 2022.
Is Girdlestone Food Coop 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 Girdlestone Food Coop last inspected?
Girdlestone Food Coop was last inspected on 20 July 2022, 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 Girdlestone Food Coop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Girdlestone Food Coop compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, while Girdlestone Food Coop holds a 4. 470 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Girdlestone Food Coop 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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