The Prince of Wales food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Haringey
The Prince of Wales holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 December 2024, 18 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: Prince Of Wales, 1 Finsbury Road, Wood Green, N22 8PA
How it compares in Haringey
That puts The Prince of Wales among the 1,450 places in Haringey holding top marks, 79% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,450 | 79% | ← The Prince of Wales | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 245 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 96 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 111 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 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 The Prince of Wales 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 The Prince of Wales, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ally pally food store Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Alicedda Catering Services Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Acacia Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| 12th Street Burgers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Aida Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2020 |
| Altindis Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2024 |
| Annie and Co Nursery and Forest Sch School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| 12th St Burger - Dynamite Wings Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
Questions about The Prince of Wales
What is The Prince of Wales's food hygiene rating?
The Prince of Wales has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Haringey Council on 17 December 2024.
Is The Prince of Wales safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Prince of Wales last inspected?
The Prince of Wales was last inspected on 17 December 2024, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Haringey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Prince of Wales?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Prince of Wales compare to other places in Haringey?
79% of the 1,847 rated food businesses in Haringey hold the top rating of 5, and The Prince of Wales is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Haringey Council inspects The Prince of Wales 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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Understanding this rating
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The Prince of Wales is one of 427 rated food businesses in Wood Green. See every hygiene rating in Wood Green →
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