Impasto food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Haringey
Impasto holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway 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 26 November 2024, 19 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: Unit 1, 171 Archway Road, Hornsey, N6 5BL
How it compares in Haringey
In Haringey, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Impasto sits behind roughly 1,695 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,450 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 245 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 96 | 5% | ← Impasto | |
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 111 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Impasto 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 Impasto, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 To 11 Grocers Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| After School Club@St John's C of E School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Accent Catering Services Ltd - West@ School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| 68 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| AJ's Kitchen @ Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Amy kitchen @ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Al Parco Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
Questions about Impasto
What is Impasto's food hygiene rating?
Impasto has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Haringey Council on 26 November 2024.
Is Impasto safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway 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 Impasto last inspected?
Impasto was last inspected on 26 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Haringey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Impasto?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Impasto compare to other places in Haringey?
79% of the 1,847 rated food businesses in Haringey hold the top rating of 5, while Impasto holds a 3. 96 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Haringey Council inspects Impasto 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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