Somali Women's group @ Arsenal Hub food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Islington
Somali Women's group @ Arsenal Hub holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 27 March 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: Somali Women's group @ Arsenal Hub, Sports Centre, 56 Benwell Road, N7 7BA
How it compares in Islington
In Islington, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Somali Women's group @ Arsenal Hub 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% | ← Somali Women's group @ Arsenal Hub | |
| 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 Very 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 Somali Women's group @ Arsenal Hub 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 Somali Women's group @ Arsenal Hub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addis food & wine Retailers - other | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2018 |
| 13th Floor Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Aberdeen Park Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Academic Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| 320 Cale Off Licence & Post Office Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2017 |
| 01Adana Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
Questions about Somali Women's group @ Arsenal Hub
What is Somali Women's group @ Arsenal Hub's food hygiene rating?
Somali Women's group @ Arsenal Hub has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Islington Council on 27 March 2024.
Is Somali Women's group @ Arsenal Hub 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Somali Women's group @ Arsenal Hub last inspected?
Somali Women's group @ Arsenal Hub was last inspected on 27 March 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 Somali Women's group @ Arsenal Hub?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Somali Women's group @ Arsenal Hub compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, while Somali Women's group @ Arsenal Hub holds a 4. 470 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Somali Women's group @ Arsenal Hub 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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