Arsenal Mini Market London food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Islington
Arsenal Mini Market London holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 21 May 2025, 13 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Arsenal Mini Market London, 39-43 Hornsey Road, London, N7 7DD
How it compares in Islington
In Islington, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Arsenal Mini Market London sits behind roughly 2,007 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,536 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 471 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 265 | 11% | ← Arsenal Mini Market London | |
| 2 out of 5 | 89 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 177 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 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 Arsenal Mini Market London 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 Arsenal Mini Market London, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addis food & wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2018 |
| 13th Floor Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Aberdeen Park Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Academic Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| 320 Cale Off Licence & Post Office Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2017 |
Questions about Arsenal Mini Market London
What is Arsenal Mini Market London's food hygiene rating?
Arsenal Mini Market London has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Islington Council on 21 May 2025.
Is Arsenal Mini Market London safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 Arsenal Mini Market London last inspected?
Arsenal Mini Market London was last inspected on 21 May 2025, 13 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 Arsenal Mini Market London?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Arsenal Mini Market London compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,410 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, while Arsenal Mini Market London holds a 3. 265 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Arsenal Mini Market London 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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