Brown Sugar Delights (HCA) food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Islington
Brown Sugar Delights (HCA) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 27 November 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.
How it compares in Islington
In Islington, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Brown Sugar Delights (HCA) 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% | ← Brown Sugar Delights (HCA) | |
| 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 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 Brown Sugar Delights (HCA) 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.
Questions about Brown Sugar Delights (HCA)
What is Brown Sugar Delights (HCA)'s food hygiene rating?
Brown Sugar Delights (HCA) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Islington Council on 27 November 2023.
Is Brown Sugar Delights (HCA) 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Brown Sugar Delights (HCA) last inspected?
Brown Sugar Delights (HCA) was last inspected on 27 November 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 Brown Sugar Delights (HCA)?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Brown Sugar Delights (HCA) compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, while Brown Sugar Delights (HCA) holds a 4. 470 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Brown Sugar Delights (HCA) 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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