Highness Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Islington
Highness Cafe 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
The rating dates from 19 August 2025, 10 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: Highness Cafe, 21A-21B Highbury Park, London, N5 1QJ
How it compares in Islington
That puts Highness Cafe 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% | ← Highness Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Highness Cafe 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 Highness Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Floor Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Addis food & wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2018 |
| Aberdeen Park Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Academic Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| 01Adana Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2019 |
| 13th Floor Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2022 |
| Admas Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
Questions about Highness Cafe
What is Highness Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Highness Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Islington Council on 19 August 2025.
Is Highness Cafe 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 Highness Cafe last inspected?
Highness Cafe was last inspected on 19 August 2025, 10 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 Highness Cafe?
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 Highness Cafe compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, and Highness Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Highness Cafe 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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