Shaftesbury Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Islington
Shaftesbury Tavern 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 22 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: Shaftesbury Tavern, Ground Floor, 534 Hornsey Road, N19 3QN
How it compares in Islington
In Islington, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Shaftesbury Tavern 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% | ← Shaftesbury Tavern | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Shaftesbury Tavern 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 Shaftesbury Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accent Catering Services Ltd - West@ School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| 68 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| After School Club@St John's C of E School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| AJ's Kitchen @ Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2023 |
| Alby's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Aetos Greek Taverna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
Questions about Shaftesbury Tavern
What is Shaftesbury Tavern's food hygiene rating?
Shaftesbury Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Islington Council on 22 October 2024.
Is Shaftesbury Tavern 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 Shaftesbury Tavern last inspected?
Shaftesbury Tavern was last inspected on 22 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 Shaftesbury Tavern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shaftesbury Tavern compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, while Shaftesbury Tavern holds a 4. 470 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Shaftesbury Tavern 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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