42 Holborn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Camden
42 Holborn 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 January 2024, 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: 42 Kingsway, WC2B 6EY
How it compares in Camden
That puts 42 Holborn among the 1,993 places in Camden holding top marks, 59% 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 | 1,993 | 59% | ← 42 Holborn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 654 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 457 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 127 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 89 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 52 | 2% |
A further 925 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 42 Holborn 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 42 Holborn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180 Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2022 |
| 40 Greek Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
| 21 Soho Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| 3 Greek Street Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2022 |
| 1a Children's Centre Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| 27 Old Compton Street Pasta Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| 404 Club Not Found Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| 1 Leicester Square Rooftop Bar and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
Questions about 42 Holborn
What is 42 Holborn's food hygiene rating?
42 Holborn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Camden Council on 25 January 2024.
Is 42 Holborn 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 42 Holborn last inspected?
42 Holborn was last inspected on 25 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Camden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at 42 Holborn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does 42 Holborn compare to other places in Camden?
59% of the 3,372 rated food businesses in Camden hold the top rating of 5, and 42 Holborn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Camden Council inspects 42 Holborn 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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