89 Social food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Islington
89 Social holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 24 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 89 Social, Ground Floor, 89 Stroud Green Road, N4 3PX
How it compares in Islington
In Islington, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so 89 Social sits behind roughly 2,006 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,536 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 470 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 265 | 11% | ← 89 Social | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 89 Social 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 89 Social, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alby's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2023 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2019 |
| Admas Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Aetos Greek Taverna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| AJ's Kitchen @ Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Accent Catering Services Ltd - West@ School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
Questions about 89 Social
What is 89 Social's food hygiene rating?
89 Social has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Islington Council on 24 July 2024.
Is 89 Social safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was 89 Social last inspected?
89 Social was last inspected on 24 July 2024, 23 months 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 89 Social?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 89 Social compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, while 89 Social holds a 3. 265 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects 89 Social 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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