BaxterStorey - DL/28 food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Islington
BaxterStorey - DL/28 holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: BaxterStorey - DL/28 was inspected on 13 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
84% of rated food businesses in Islington score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Islington ratings →
Address: BaxterStorey - DL/28, 28 Featherstone Street, London, EC1Y 8SL
How this rating has changed
BaxterStorey - DL/28 was re-inspected on 13 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 13 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Islington
That puts BaxterStorey - DL/28 among the 1,546 places in Islington holding top marks, 64% 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 | 1,546 | 64% | ← BaxterStorey - DL/28 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 474 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 252 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 86 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 47 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 190 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 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 BaxterStorey - DL/28 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 BaxterStorey - DL/28, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Paul Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| A J News Retailers - other | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2018 |
| A Pinch of Salt Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| 081 Pizzeria Napoletana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| 1930 Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| A&O Shearman LLP Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| 88 Beans Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| 2nigerianboys Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
Questions about BaxterStorey - DL/28
What is BaxterStorey - DL/28's food hygiene rating?
BaxterStorey - DL/28 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Islington Council on 13 August 2026.
Is BaxterStorey - DL/28 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was BaxterStorey - DL/28 last inspected?
BaxterStorey - DL/28 was last inspected on 13 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Islington Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at BaxterStorey - DL/28?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does BaxterStorey - DL/28 compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,406 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, and BaxterStorey - DL/28 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects BaxterStorey - DL/28 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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