Mystical Alchemy Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Islington
Mystical Alchemy Cafe 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: Mystical Alchemy Cafe, CNM College of Naturopathic Medicine, 25 Percy Circus, WC1X 9EU
How it compares in Islington
That puts Mystical Alchemy Cafe 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% | ← Mystical Alchemy Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Mystical Alchemy Cafe 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 Mystical Alchemy Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 White Lion Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2022 |
| 2Northdown Pub/bar/nightclub | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2018 |
| 24 Hour Food and Wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2015 |
| 1 Rebel Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| 4YouExpress Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| 10th Floor at The Standard Hotel Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2022 |
| 1a Children's Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| 63 Degrees Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2022 |
Questions about Mystical Alchemy Cafe
What is Mystical Alchemy Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Mystical Alchemy Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Islington Council on 19 June 2024.
Is Mystical Alchemy Cafe 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 Mystical Alchemy Cafe last inspected?
Mystical Alchemy Cafe 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 Mystical Alchemy Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mystical Alchemy Cafe compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, and Mystical Alchemy Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Mystical Alchemy Cafe 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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