Unite Students food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Islington
Unite Students holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Unite Students was inspected on 2 September 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
84% of rated food businesses in Islington score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Islington ratings →
Address: Unite Students, Elizabeth Croll House, 27 Penton Rise, WC1X 9AX
How this rating has changed
Unite Students was re-inspected on 2 September 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2 September 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Islington
That puts Unite Students among the 1,546 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 | 1,546 | 64% | ← Unite Students | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 474 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 252 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 86 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 47 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 190 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 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 Unite Students 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 Unite Students, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2Northdown Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2018 |
| 24 Hour Food and Wine Retailers - other | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2015 |
| 1 Rebel Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| 4YouExpress Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| 10th Floor at The Standard Hotel Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2022 |
| 1a Children's Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| 63 Degrees Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2022 |
| 320 Cale Off Licence & Post Office Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2017 |
Questions about Unite Students
What is Unite Students's food hygiene rating?
Unite Students has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Islington Council on 2 September 2026.
Is Unite Students 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Unite Students last inspected?
Unite Students was last inspected on 2 September 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Islington Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Unite Students?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Unite Students compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,406 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, and Unite Students is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Unite Students 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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