Simply Local Organic Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Islington
Simply Local Organic Supermarket holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 4 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Simply Local Organic Supermarket, Commercial Unit, 610 Holloway Road, N19 3PH
How it compares in Islington
In Islington, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Simply Local Organic Supermarket 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% | ← Simply Local Organic Supermarket | |
| 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 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 Simply Local Organic 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 Simply Local Organic Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Afrikana Holloway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| After School Club@St John's C of E School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Aetos Greek Taverna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Admas Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2023 |
| Aces and Eights Saloon Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2023 |
Questions about Simply Local Organic Supermarket
What is Simply Local Organic Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Simply Local Organic Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Islington Council on 4 November 2024.
Is Simply Local Organic Supermarket safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 Simply Local Organic Supermarket last inspected?
Simply Local Organic Supermarket was last inspected on 4 November 2024, 20 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 Simply Local Organic Supermarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Simply Local Organic Supermarket compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, while Simply Local Organic Supermarket holds a 3. 265 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Simply Local Organic 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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