Cafe at Busworks food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Islington
Cafe at Busworks 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 21 August 2025, 10 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: Cafe at Busworks, United House, North Road
How it compares in Islington
That puts Cafe at Busworks 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% | ← Cafe at Busworks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Cafe at Busworks 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 Cafe at Busworks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 To 11 Grocers Ltd Retailers - other | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| Amy kitchen @ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Accent Catering Services Ltd - West@ School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Amathus Drinks Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2023 |
| Akatuki Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
Questions about Cafe at Busworks
What is Cafe at Busworks's food hygiene rating?
Cafe at Busworks has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Islington Council on 21 August 2025.
Is Cafe at Busworks 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 Cafe at Busworks last inspected?
Cafe at Busworks was last inspected on 21 August 2025, 10 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 Cafe at Busworks?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Cafe at Busworks compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe at Busworks is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Cafe at Busworks 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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