North London Drinks & Snacks (1105) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Islington
North London Drinks & Snacks (1105) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 December 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: North London Drinks & Snacks (1105), Commercial, 276 York Way, N7 9PQ
How it compares in Islington
That puts North London Drinks & Snacks (1105) among the 1,536 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 | 1,536 | 64% | ← North London Drinks & Snacks (1105) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 470 | 20% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 North London Drinks & Snacks (1105) 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 North London Drinks & Snacks (1105), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 320 Cale Off Licence & Post Office Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2017 |
| Abbey Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| 3 Locks Brewery Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2023 |
| 2Northdown Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2018 |
| 24 Hour Food and Wine Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2015 |
Questions about North London Drinks & Snacks (1105)
What is North London Drinks & Snacks (1105)'s food hygiene rating?
North London Drinks & Snacks (1105) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Islington Council on 6 December 2023.
Is North London Drinks & Snacks (1105) 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was North London Drinks & Snacks (1105) last inspected?
North London Drinks & Snacks (1105) was last inspected on 6 December 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 North London Drinks & Snacks (1105)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 North London Drinks & Snacks (1105) compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, and North London Drinks & Snacks (1105) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects North London Drinks & Snacks (1105) 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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