K 13 Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Islington
K 13 Express holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 21 February 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: K 13 Express, Ground Floor And Basement, 320 St John Street, EC1V 4NT
How it compares in Islington
In Islington, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so K 13 Express sits behind roughly 1,536 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,536 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 470 | 20% | ← K 13 Express | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 K 13 Express 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 K 13 Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Rebel Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| 4YouExpress Retailers - other | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| 1930 Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| 45 White Lion Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2022 |
| 3rd Generation Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2022 |
| 63 Degrees Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2022 |
| A Pinch of Salt Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| 1a Children's Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
Questions about K 13 Express
What is K 13 Express's food hygiene rating?
K 13 Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Islington Council on 21 February 2024.
Is K 13 Express safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was K 13 Express last inspected?
K 13 Express was last inspected on 21 February 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 K 13 Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does K 13 Express compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, while K 13 Express holds a 4. 470 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects K 13 Express 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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