Travelodge London Farringdon Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Islington
Travelodge London Farringdon Hotel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel 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 5 May 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Travelodge London Farringdon Hotel, 10-42 King's Cross Road, London, WC1X 9QE
How it compares in Islington
In Islington, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Travelodge London Farringdon Hotel 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% | ← Travelodge London Farringdon Hotel | |
| 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 Travelodge London Farringdon Hotel 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 Travelodge London Farringdon Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1a Children's Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| 2Northdown Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 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 |
| 45 White Lion Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2022 |
| 1 Rebel Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| 4YouExpress Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| 10th Floor at The Standard Hotel Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2022 |
| 3rd Generation Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2022 |
Questions about Travelodge London Farringdon Hotel
What is Travelodge London Farringdon Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Travelodge London Farringdon Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Islington Council on 5 May 2026.
Is Travelodge London Farringdon Hotel 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 hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Travelodge London Farringdon Hotel last inspected?
Travelodge London Farringdon Hotel was last inspected on 5 May 2026, 2 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 Travelodge London Farringdon Hotel?
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 Travelodge London Farringdon Hotel compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, while Travelodge London Farringdon Hotel holds a 4. 470 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Travelodge London Farringdon Hotel 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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