Owlie food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Islington
Owlie 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: Owlie was inspected on 30 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Owlie, 36 Old Street, London, EC1V 9AE
How it compares in Islington
That puts Owlie 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% | ← Owlie | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 470 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 265 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 47 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 180 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Owlie 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 Owlie, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Pinch of Salt Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| A J News Retailers - other | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2018 |
| 1930 Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| 3rd Generation Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2022 |
| 87 Barts Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| 56 WS Wine Bar & Shop Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| 21 West Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2025 |
| 88 Beans Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
Questions about Owlie
What is Owlie's food hygiene rating?
Owlie has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Islington Council on 30 June 2026.
Is Owlie 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 Owlie last inspected?
Owlie was last inspected on 30 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Islington Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Owlie?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Owlie compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,407 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, and Owlie is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Owlie 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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