Ocean Wine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Islington
Ocean Wine holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 December 2016, more than 9 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Ocean Wine, 198 Essex Road, London, N1 3AP
How it compares in Islington
That puts Ocean Wine 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% | ← Ocean Wine | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Ocean Wine 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 Ocean Wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Degrees Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2022 |
| 4YouExpress Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| 1 Rebel Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| 13th Floor Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| 392 Kingsland Road Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| 45 White Lion Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2022 |
| 01Adana Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| 320 Cale Off Licence & Post Office Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2017 |
Questions about Ocean Wine
What is Ocean Wine's food hygiene rating?
Ocean Wine has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Islington Council on 1 December 2016.
Is Ocean Wine 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ocean Wine last inspected?
Ocean Wine was last inspected on 1 December 2016, more than 9 years 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 Ocean Wine?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ocean Wine compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, and Ocean Wine is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Ocean Wine 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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