The Holmes Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Camden
The Holmes Cafe 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 22 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: 65-69, Holmes Road, NW5 3AN
How it compares in Camden
That puts The Holmes Cafe among the 1,993 places in Camden holding top marks, 59% 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 | 1,993 | 59% | ← The Holmes Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 654 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 457 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 127 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 90 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 52 | 2% |
A further 924 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 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 The Holmes Cafe 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 The Holmes Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| 3 Locks Brewery Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2023 |
| Aces and Eights Saloon Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2023 |
| 130 Primrose Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| 103 Parkway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
Questions about The Holmes Cafe
What is The Holmes Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Holmes Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Camden Council on 22 November 2024.
Is The Holmes Cafe 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 The Holmes Cafe last inspected?
The Holmes Cafe was last inspected on 22 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Camden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Holmes Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Holmes Cafe compare to other places in Camden?
59% of the 3,373 rated food businesses in Camden hold the top rating of 5, and The Holmes Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Camden Council inspects The Holmes Cafe 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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