Central Station Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Islington
Central Station Public House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 31 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Central Station Public House, 37 Wharfdale Road, London, N1 9SE
How it compares in Islington
In Islington, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Central Station Public House 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% | ← Central Station Public House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Central Station 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 Central Station Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Hour Food and Wine Retailers - other | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2015 |
| 2Northdown Pub/bar/nightclub | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2018 |
| 10th Floor at The Standard Hotel Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2022 |
| 45 White Lion Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2022 |
| 320 Cale Off Licence & Post Office Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2017 |
| 1 Rebel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| 1 Rebel Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| 4YouExpress Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
Questions about Central Station Public House
What is Central Station Public House's food hygiene rating?
Central Station Public House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Islington Council on 31 October 2024.
Is Central Station Public House 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Central Station Public House last inspected?
Central Station Public House was last inspected on 31 October 2024, 20 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 Central Station Public House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Central Station Public House compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, while Central Station Public House holds a 4. 470 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Central Station 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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