Holy Chinese Take Away food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Islington
Holy Chinese Take Away holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway 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 13 December 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: Holy Chinese Take Away, 540 Holloway Road, London, N7 6JP
How it compares in Islington
In Islington, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Holy Chinese Take Away 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% | ← Holy Chinese Take Away | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Holy Chinese Take Away 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 Holy Chinese Take Away, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afrikana Holloway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Aetos Greek Taverna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Admas Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| 68 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| After School Club@St John's C of E School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about Holy Chinese Take Away
What is Holy Chinese Take Away's food hygiene rating?
Holy Chinese Take Away has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Islington Council on 13 December 2024.
Is Holy Chinese Take Away safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway 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 Holy Chinese Take Away last inspected?
Holy Chinese Take Away was last inspected on 13 December 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 Holy Chinese Take Away?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Holy Chinese Take Away compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, while Holy Chinese Take Away holds a 3. 265 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Holy Chinese Take Away 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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