Cally Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Islington
Cally Local holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 1 August 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: Cally Local, Shop, 490 Caledonian Road, N7 9RP
How it compares in Islington
In Islington, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Cally Local 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% | ← Cally Local | |
| 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 Cally Local 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 Cally Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 320 Cale Off Licence & Post Office Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2017 |
| 13th Floor Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Aces and Eights Saloon Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2023 |
Questions about Cally Local
What is Cally Local's food hygiene rating?
Cally Local has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Islington Council on 1 August 2024.
Is Cally Local safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 Cally Local last inspected?
Cally Local was last inspected on 1 August 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 Cally Local?
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 Cally Local compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, while Cally Local holds a 3. 265 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Cally Local 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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