The Corkman food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Islington
The Corkman holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 21 April 2026, 2 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 Corkman, Basement And Ground Floors, 397 St John Street, EC1V 4LD
How it compares in Islington
In Islington, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so The Corkman 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% | ← The Corkman | |
| 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 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 Corkman 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 Corkman, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Rebel Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| 4YouExpress Retailers - other | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| 45 White Lion Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2022 |
| 1930 Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| 63 Degrees Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2022 |
| 3rd Generation Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2022 |
| 2Northdown Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2018 |
| 1a Children's Centre Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
Questions about The Corkman
What is The Corkman's food hygiene rating?
The Corkman has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Islington Council on 21 April 2026.
Is The Corkman 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Corkman last inspected?
The Corkman was last inspected on 21 April 2026, 2 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 Corkman?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Corkman compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, while The Corkman holds a 4. 470 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects The Corkman 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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