Flip-Dog Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Islington
Flip-Dog Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Flip-Dog Bar was inspected on 19 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
84% of rated food businesses in Islington score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Islington ratings →
Address: Flip-Dog Bar, Unit 1 Imperial Hall, 104-122 City Road, EC1V 2NR
How this rating has changed
Flip-Dog Bar was re-inspected on 19 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 19 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 Islington
That puts Flip-Dog Bar among the 1,546 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 | 1,546 | 64% | ← Flip-Dog Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 474 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 252 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 86 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 47 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 190 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 Flip-Dog Bar 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 Flip-Dog Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Paul Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| A J News Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2018 |
| A Pinch of Salt Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| 081 Pizzeria Napoletana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| 1930 Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| A&O Shearman LLP Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| 2nigerianboys Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
| 88 Beans Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
Questions about Flip-Dog Bar
What is Flip-Dog Bar's food hygiene rating?
Flip-Dog Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Islington Council on 19 August 2026.
Is Flip-Dog Bar 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Flip-Dog Bar last inspected?
Flip-Dog Bar was last inspected on 19 August 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 Flip-Dog Bar?
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 Flip-Dog Bar compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,406 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, and Flip-Dog Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Flip-Dog Bar 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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