Market Cafe and Street Lahmacun food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Islington
Market Cafe and Street Lahmacun 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: Market Cafe and Street Lahmacun was inspected on 1 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Market Cafe and Street Lahmacun, 132 Whitecross Street, London, EC1Y 8PU
How it compares in Islington
That puts Market Cafe and Street Lahmacun 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% | ← Market Cafe and Street Lahmacun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Market Cafe and Street Lahmacun 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.
Questions about Market Cafe and Street Lahmacun
What is Market Cafe and Street Lahmacun's food hygiene rating?
Market Cafe and Street Lahmacun has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Islington Council on 1 June 2026.
Is Market Cafe and Street Lahmacun 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 Market Cafe and Street Lahmacun last inspected?
Market Cafe and Street Lahmacun was last inspected on 1 June 2026, a month 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 Market Cafe and Street Lahmacun?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Market Cafe and Street Lahmacun compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, and Market Cafe and Street Lahmacun is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Market Cafe and Street Lahmacun 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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