The Dukes Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Haringey
The Dukes Head 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
This is a fresh result: The Dukes Head was inspected on 14 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Dukes Head, 16 Highgate High Street, Hornsey, N6 5JG
How it compares in Haringey
In Haringey, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so The Dukes Head sits behind roughly 1,450 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,450 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 245 | 13% | ← The Dukes Head | |
| 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 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 The Dukes Head 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 Dukes Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 To 11 Grocers Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| After School Club@St John's C of E School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Al Parco Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| 68 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Accent Catering Services Ltd - West@ School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
Questions about The Dukes Head
What is The Dukes Head's food hygiene rating?
The Dukes Head has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Haringey Council on 14 May 2026.
Is The Dukes Head 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 The Dukes Head last inspected?
The Dukes Head was last inspected on 14 May 2026, a month 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 Dukes Head?
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 The Dukes Head compare to other places in Haringey?
79% of the 1,847 rated food businesses in Haringey hold the top rating of 5, while The Dukes Head holds a 4. 245 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Haringey Council inspects The Dukes Head 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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