Vecchio Parioli Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Islington
Vecchio Parioli Restaurant holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 25 August 2023, more than 2 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: Vecchio Parioli Restaurant, Basement And Ground Floor, 129 Aldersgate Street, EC1A 4JQ
How it compares in Islington
In Islington, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Vecchio Parioli Restaurant sits behind roughly 1,536 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,536 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 470 | 20% | ← Vecchio Parioli Restaurant | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Vecchio Parioli Restaurant 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 Vecchio Parioli Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87 Barts Other catering premises | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| 56 WS Wine Bar & Shop Pub/bar/nightclub | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| 21 West Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2025 |
| A J News Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2018 |
| 88 Beans Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| A Pinch of Salt Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| 3rd Generation Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2022 |
| 1930 Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
Questions about Vecchio Parioli Restaurant
What is Vecchio Parioli Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Vecchio Parioli Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Islington Council on 25 August 2023.
Is Vecchio Parioli Restaurant safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Vecchio Parioli Restaurant last inspected?
Vecchio Parioli Restaurant was last inspected on 25 August 2023, more than 2 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 Vecchio Parioli Restaurant?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Vecchio Parioli Restaurant compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, while Vecchio Parioli Restaurant holds a 4. 470 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Vecchio Parioli Restaurant 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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