Sip Up - Islington (Unit 0410) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Islington
Sip Up - Islington (Unit 0410) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 April 2025, 14 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: Sip Up - Islington (Unit 0410), Commercial, 276 York Way, N7 9PQ
How it compares in Islington
That puts Sip Up - Islington (Unit 0410) 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% | ← Sip Up - Islington (Unit 0410) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Sip Up - Islington (Unit 0410) 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 Sip Up - Islington (Unit 0410), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 320 Cale Off Licence & Post Office Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2017 |
| Abbey Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| 3 Locks Brewery Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2023 |
| 2Northdown Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2018 |
| 24 Hour Food and Wine Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2015 |
Questions about Sip Up - Islington (Unit 0410)
What is Sip Up - Islington (Unit 0410)'s food hygiene rating?
Sip Up - Islington (Unit 0410) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Islington Council on 23 April 2025.
Is Sip Up - Islington (Unit 0410) 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sip Up - Islington (Unit 0410) last inspected?
Sip Up - Islington (Unit 0410) was last inspected on 23 April 2025, 14 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 Sip Up - Islington (Unit 0410)?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sip Up - Islington (Unit 0410) compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, and Sip Up - Islington (Unit 0410) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Sip Up - Islington (Unit 0410) 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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