Cafe Sizzles food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Islington
Cafe Sizzles 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 13 January 2023, more than 3 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: Cafe Sizzles, Shop, 79 Chapel Market, N1 9EX
How it compares in Islington
In Islington, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Cafe Sizzles 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% | ← Cafe Sizzles | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Cafe Sizzles 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 Cafe Sizzles, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 White Lion Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2022 |
| 1 Rebel Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| 4YouExpress Retailers - other | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| 63 Degrees Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2022 |
| 2Northdown Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2018 |
| 24 Hour Food and Wine Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2015 |
| 320 Cale Off Licence & Post Office Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2017 |
| 1930 Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
Questions about Cafe Sizzles
What is Cafe Sizzles's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Sizzles has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Islington Council on 13 January 2023.
Is Cafe Sizzles 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 Cafe Sizzles last inspected?
Cafe Sizzles was last inspected on 13 January 2023, more than 3 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 Cafe Sizzles?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cafe Sizzles compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, while Cafe Sizzles holds a 4. 470 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Cafe Sizzles 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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