Nightingale Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Enfield
Nightingale Cafe 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 24 February 2025, 16 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: 268 Nightingale Road, London, N9 8PP
How it compares in Enfield
That puts Nightingale Cafe among the 1,248 places in Enfield 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 | 1,248 | 59% | ← Nightingale Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 442 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 227 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 97 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 93 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 260 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 Nightingale Cafe 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 Nightingale Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baba Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Aspen Services Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Arista Kids Ltd Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Aqua Chemist Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2023 |
| Ancilla Soup Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| B.A.S.E Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| Beech House Connifers Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2022 |
| Askin Organization Ltd Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
Questions about Nightingale Cafe
What is Nightingale Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Nightingale Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Enfield Council on 24 February 2025.
Is Nightingale Cafe 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 Nightingale Cafe last inspected?
Nightingale Cafe was last inspected on 24 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Enfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Nightingale Cafe?
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 Nightingale Cafe compare to other places in Enfield?
59% of the 2,114 rated food businesses in Enfield hold the top rating of 5, and Nightingale Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Enfield Council inspects Nightingale Cafe 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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