Ch&co - Open AI UK food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Islington
Ch&co - Open AI UK holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 6 August 2025, 11 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: Ch&co - Open AI UK, Ground Floor York House, 221 Pentonville Road, N1 9UZ
How it compares in Islington
In Islington, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Ch&co - Open AI UK 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% | ← Ch&co - Open AI UK | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Ch&co - Open AI UK 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 Ch&co - Open AI UK, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2Northdown Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2018 |
| 24 Hour Food and Wine Retailers - other | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2015 |
| 45 White Lion Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2022 |
| 10th Floor at The Standard Hotel Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2022 |
| 1 Rebel Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| 4YouExpress Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| 1a Children's Centre Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| 1 Rebel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
Questions about Ch&co - Open AI UK
What is Ch&co - Open AI UK's food hygiene rating?
Ch&co - Open AI UK has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Islington Council on 6 August 2025.
Is Ch&co - Open AI UK 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ch&co - Open AI UK last inspected?
Ch&co - Open AI UK was last inspected on 6 August 2025, 11 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 Ch&co - Open AI UK?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ch&co - Open AI UK compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, while Ch&co - Open AI UK holds a 4. 470 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Ch&co - Open AI UK 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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