Bancone-Russell Square food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Camden
Bancone-Russell Square 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
This is a fresh result: Bancone-Russell Square was inspected on 20 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
79% of rated food businesses in Camden score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Camden ratings →
Address: 61-66 Russell Square, WC1B 5BB
How this rating has changed
Bancone-Russell Square was re-inspected on 20 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 20 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Camden
That puts Bancone-Russell Square among the 1,969 places in Camden holding top marks, 59% 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 | 1,969 | 59% | ← Bancone-Russell Square | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 665 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 458 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 122 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 92 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 50 | 1% |
A further 923 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 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 Bancone-Russell Square 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 Bancone-Russell Square, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Holborn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| 26 Grains Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2026 |
| 10th Floor at The Standard Hotel Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2022 |
| 21 Soho Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| 1a Children's Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| 74 Charlotte Street By Ben Murphy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| 1 Rebel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| 3 Greek Street Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2022 |
Questions about Bancone-Russell Square
What is Bancone-Russell Square's food hygiene rating?
Bancone-Russell Square has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Camden Council on 20 August 2026.
Is Bancone-Russell Square 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 Bancone-Russell Square last inspected?
Bancone-Russell Square was last inspected on 20 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Camden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bancone-Russell Square?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bancone-Russell Square compare to other places in Camden?
59% of the 3,356 rated food businesses in Camden hold the top rating of 5, and Bancone-Russell Square is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Camden Council inspects Bancone-Russell Square 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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