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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

The rating dates from 31 March 2022, more than 4 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: Duchess Of Kent, 441 Liverpool Road, London, N7 8PR

How it compares in Islington

That puts Duchess Of Kent 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.

Every rated food business in Islington
5 out of 5 1,536 64% ← Duchess Of Kent
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

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 31 March 2022.

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 31 March 2022, more than 4 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 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 2,408 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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