Lucky Tea, The Studios Islington food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Islington
Lucky Tea, The Studios Islington 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 26 November 2024, 19 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: Lucky Tea The Studios Islington, Unit 3A, 6 Hornsey Street, N7 8GR
How it compares in Islington
That puts Lucky Tea, The Studios Islington 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% | ← Lucky Tea, The Studios Islington | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Lucky Tea, The Studios Islington 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 Lucky Tea, The Studios Islington, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Floor Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| 320 Cale Off Licence & Post Office Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2017 |
| Aberdeen Park Nursery Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
Questions about Lucky Tea, The Studios Islington
What is Lucky Tea, The Studios Islington's food hygiene rating?
Lucky Tea, The Studios Islington has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Islington Council on 26 November 2024.
Is Lucky Tea, The Studios Islington 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 Lucky Tea, The Studios Islington last inspected?
Lucky Tea, The Studios Islington was last inspected on 26 November 2024, 19 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 Lucky Tea, The Studios Islington?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lucky Tea, The Studios Islington compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, and Lucky Tea, The Studios Islington is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Lucky Tea, The Studios Islington 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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