Duchess Of Kent food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Islington
Duchess Of Kent 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
This is a fresh result: Duchess Of Kent was inspected on 1 September 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
84% of rated food businesses in Islington score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Islington ratings →
Address: Duchess Of Kent, 441 Liverpool Road, London, N7 8PR
How this rating has changed
Duchess Of Kent was re-inspected on 1 September 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1 September 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Islington
That puts Duchess Of Kent among the 1,546 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 | 1,546 | 64% | ← Duchess Of Kent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 474 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 252 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 86 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 47 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 190 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 Duchess Of Kent 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 Duchess Of Kent
What is Duchess Of Kent's food hygiene rating?
Duchess Of Kent has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Islington Council on 1 September 2026.
Is Duchess Of Kent 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 Duchess Of Kent last inspected?
Duchess Of Kent was last inspected on 1 September 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Islington Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Duchess Of Kent?
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 Duchess Of Kent compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,406 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, and Duchess Of Kent is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Duchess Of Kent 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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Understanding this rating
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.islington.gov.uk
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