The Zone Youth Project food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Islington
The Zone Youth Project 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 19 June 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: The Zone Youth Project, 28 Carleton Road, London, N7 0EQ
How it compares in Islington
That puts The Zone Youth Project 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% | ← The Zone Youth Project | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Zone Youth Project 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 The Zone Youth Project, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altmore Primary School School/college/university | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Aero One Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Adyar Ananda Bhavan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Arabella Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| % Arabica Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2023 |
| Alvi's Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Bahar Ice Cream And Sheryakh Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Aria Artisan Pizza Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2025 |
Questions about The Zone Youth Project
What is The Zone Youth Project's food hygiene rating?
The Zone Youth Project has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Islington Council on 19 June 2024.
Is The Zone Youth Project 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 The Zone Youth Project last inspected?
The Zone Youth Project was last inspected on 19 June 2024, 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 The Zone Youth Project?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Zone Youth Project compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, and The Zone Youth Project is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects The Zone Youth Project 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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