Arsenal Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Islington
Arsenal Supermarket 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 15 May 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Arsenal Supermarket, Commercial Unit, 66 Jackson Road, N7 6EE
How it compares in Islington
In Islington, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Arsenal Supermarket 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% | ← Arsenal Supermarket | |
| 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 Arsenal Supermarket 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 Arsenal Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afrikana Holloway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Addis food & wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2018 |
| Aetos Greek Taverna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Admas Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| 13th Floor Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2023 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2019 |
| Aberdeen Park Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
Questions about Arsenal Supermarket
What is Arsenal Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Arsenal Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Islington Council on 15 May 2025.
Is Arsenal Supermarket 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 Arsenal Supermarket last inspected?
Arsenal Supermarket was last inspected on 15 May 2025, 14 months 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 Arsenal Supermarket?
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 Arsenal Supermarket compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, while Arsenal Supermarket holds a 4. 470 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Arsenal Supermarket 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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