Barbican Pizza food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Islington
Barbican Pizza holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 May 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: Barbican Pizza, 89 Lever Street, London, EC1V 3RQ
How it compares in Islington
That puts Barbican Pizza 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% | ← Barbican Pizza | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 470 | 20% | ||
| 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 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 Barbican Pizza 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 Barbican Pizza, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| A Pinch of Salt Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| A J News Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2018 |
| 3rd Generation Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2022 |
| 4YouExpress Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| 1 Rebel Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| 23 Paul Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| 87 Barts Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Barbican Pizza
What is Barbican Pizza's food hygiene rating?
Barbican Pizza has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Islington Council on 13 May 2026.
Is Barbican Pizza 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Barbican Pizza last inspected?
Barbican Pizza was last inspected on 13 May 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 Barbican Pizza?
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 Barbican Pizza compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, and Barbican Pizza is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Barbican Pizza 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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