Finsbury Food Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Islington
Finsbury Food Market holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 13 November 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: Finsbury Food Market, Basement And Ground Floor, 165 Seven Sisters Road, N4 3NS
How it compares in Islington
In Islington, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Finsbury Food Market sits behind roughly 2,006 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,536 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 470 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 265 | 11% | ← Finsbury Food Market | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Finsbury Food Market 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 Finsbury Food Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admas Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Aetos Greek Taverna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2023 |
| Alby's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2019 |
| Afrikana Holloway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Addis food & wine Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2018 |
| Alcedo Bistro & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
Questions about Finsbury Food Market
What is Finsbury Food Market's food hygiene rating?
Finsbury Food Market has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Islington Council on 13 November 2024.
Is Finsbury Food Market safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Finsbury Food Market last inspected?
Finsbury Food Market was last inspected on 13 November 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 Finsbury Food Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Finsbury Food Market compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, while Finsbury Food Market holds a 3. 265 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Finsbury Food Market 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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