The Lexington food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Islington
The Lexington 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: The Lexington was inspected on 19 August 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: The Lexington, 96-98 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9JB
How this rating has changed
The Lexington was re-inspected on 19 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 19 August 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 The Lexington 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% | ← The Lexington | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Lexington 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 Lexington, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Rebel Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| 4YouExpress Retailers - other | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| 2Northdown Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2018 |
| 24 Hour Food and Wine Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2015 |
| 63 Degrees Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2022 |
| 10th Floor at The Standard Hotel Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2022 |
| 1a Children's Centre Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| 320 Cale Off Licence & Post Office Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2017 |
Questions about The Lexington
What is The Lexington's food hygiene rating?
The Lexington has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Islington Council on 19 August 2026.
Is The Lexington 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 Lexington last inspected?
The Lexington was last inspected on 19 August 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 The Lexington?
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 Lexington compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,406 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, and The Lexington is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects The Lexington 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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