Happy Dim Sum food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Islington
Happy Dim Sum holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 6 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: Happy Dim Sum, Unit 9, 95 Seven Sisters Road, N7 7QP
How it compares in Islington
In Islington, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Happy Dim Sum 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% | ← Happy Dim Sum | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Happy Dim Sum 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 Happy Dim Sum, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aetos Greek Taverna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Admas Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Afrikana Holloway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2023 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2019 |
| Addis food & wine Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2018 |
| 68 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| After School Club@St John's C of E School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about Happy Dim Sum
What is Happy Dim Sum's food hygiene rating?
Happy Dim Sum has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Islington Council on 6 June 2024.
Is Happy Dim Sum 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Happy Dim Sum last inspected?
Happy Dim Sum was last inspected on 6 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 Happy Dim Sum?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Happy Dim Sum compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, while Happy Dim Sum holds a 4. 470 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Happy Dim Sum 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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