Canonbury Mini-Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Islington
Canonbury Mini-Market holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 7 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Canonbury Mini-Market, Ground Floor, 95 Grosvenor Avenue, N5 2NL
How it compares in Islington
In Islington, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Canonbury Mini-Market sits behind roughly 1,536 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,536 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 470 | 20% | ← Canonbury Mini-Market | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Canonbury Mini-Market 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 Canonbury Mini-Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01Adana Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| 13th Floor Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Academic Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Aberdeen Park Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| 91 Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2025 |
| Acqua 7 Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2022 |
| Abla Dalston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Abraco Dalston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2025 |
Questions about Canonbury Mini-Market
What is Canonbury Mini-Market's food hygiene rating?
Canonbury Mini-Market has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Islington Council on 7 August 2023.
Is Canonbury Mini-Market safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Canonbury Mini-Market last inspected?
Canonbury Mini-Market was last inspected on 7 August 2023, more than 2 years 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 Canonbury Mini-Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Canonbury Mini-Market compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, while Canonbury Mini-Market holds a 4. 470 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Canonbury Mini-Market 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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