Highbury Roundhouse Community Cafe@ food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Islington
Highbury Roundhouse Community 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 25 July 2024, 23 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: Highbury Roundhouse Community Cafe@, Highbury Roundhouse Community Centre, 71 Ronalds Road, N5 1XB
How it compares in Islington
That puts Highbury Roundhouse Community 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% | ← Highbury Roundhouse Community 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 Highbury Roundhouse Community 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 Highbury Roundhouse Community Cafe@, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Floor Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Aberdeen Park Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Academic Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| 01Adana Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| 320 Cale Off Licence & Post Office Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2017 |
Questions about Highbury Roundhouse Community Cafe@
What is Highbury Roundhouse Community Cafe@'s food hygiene rating?
Highbury Roundhouse Community Cafe@ has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Islington Council on 25 July 2024.
Is Highbury Roundhouse Community 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 Highbury Roundhouse Community Cafe@ last inspected?
Highbury Roundhouse Community Cafe@ was last inspected on 25 July 2024, 23 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 Highbury Roundhouse Community 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 Highbury Roundhouse Community Cafe@ compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, and Highbury Roundhouse Community Cafe@ is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Highbury Roundhouse Community 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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