Highbury Vintners food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Islington
Highbury Vintners holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 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: Highbury Vintners, Ground floor, 71a Highbury Park, N5 1UA
How it compares in Islington
That puts Highbury Vintners among the 1,536 places in Islington holding top marks, 64% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,536 | 64% | ← Highbury Vintners | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 470 | 20% | ||
| 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 Very good
- 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 Highbury Vintners 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 Highbury Vintners, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Floor Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Aberdeen Park Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Addis food & wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2018 |
| Academic Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| 01Adana Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2019 |
| 13th Floor Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2022 |
| Admas Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
Questions about Highbury Vintners
What is Highbury Vintners's food hygiene rating?
Highbury Vintners has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Islington Council on 28 July 2022.
Is Highbury Vintners safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Highbury Vintners last inspected?
Highbury Vintners was last inspected on 28 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 Highbury Vintners?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Highbury Vintners compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, and Highbury Vintners is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Highbury Vintners 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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