The Blue Owl food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Islington
The Blue Owl 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 20 February 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Blue Owl, Ground Floor, 155 Stroud Green Road, N4 3PZ
How it compares in Islington
That puts The Blue Owl 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% | ← The Blue Owl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Blue Owl 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 Blue Owl, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alby's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2023 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2019 |
| Admas Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Aetos Greek Taverna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| AJ's Kitchen @ Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Accent Catering Services Ltd - West@ School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| 68 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
Questions about The Blue Owl
What is The Blue Owl's food hygiene rating?
The Blue Owl has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Islington Council on 20 February 2025.
Is The Blue Owl 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 Blue Owl last inspected?
The Blue Owl was last inspected on 20 February 2025, 16 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 The Blue Owl?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Blue Owl compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, and The Blue Owl is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects The Blue Owl 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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