The Windmill Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Islington
The Windmill Public House 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
The rating dates from 14 March 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: The Windmill Public House, 27 Tabernacle Street, London, EC2A 4DE
How it compares in Islington
That puts The Windmill Public House 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% | ← The Windmill Public House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Windmill Public House 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 The Windmill Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Paul Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| 081 Pizzeria Napoletana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| A J News Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2018 |
| A Pinch of Salt Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| A&O Shearman LLP Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| 2nigerianboys Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
| 88 Beans Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Abokado Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
Questions about The Windmill Public House
What is The Windmill Public House's food hygiene rating?
The Windmill Public House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Islington Council on 14 March 2025.
Is The Windmill Public House 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 The Windmill Public House last inspected?
The Windmill Public House was last inspected on 14 March 2025, 16 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 The Windmill Public House?
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 The Windmill Public House compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, and The Windmill Public House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects The Windmill Public House 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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