Bloomsbury Halal Food Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Camden
Bloomsbury Halal Food Store 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 2 July 2024, more than 2 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: 65 Marchmont Street, WC1N 1AP
How it compares in Camden
In Camden, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Bloomsbury Halal Food Store sits behind roughly 2,647 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,993 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 654 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 457 | 14% | ← Bloomsbury Halal Food Store | |
| 2 out of 5 | 127 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 90 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 52 | 2% |
A further 924 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 Bloomsbury Halal Food Store 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 Bloomsbury Halal Food Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Floor at The Standard Hotel Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2022 |
| 1 Rebel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| 24 Hour Food and Wine Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2015 |
| 2Northdown Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2018 |
| 250 Euston Road - Medirest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Abeno Okonomi-yaki Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| 74 Charlotte Street By Ben Murphy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| 1a Children's Centre Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
Questions about Bloomsbury Halal Food Store
What is Bloomsbury Halal Food Store's food hygiene rating?
Bloomsbury Halal Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Camden Council on 2 July 2024.
Is Bloomsbury Halal Food Store 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 Bloomsbury Halal Food Store last inspected?
Bloomsbury Halal Food Store was last inspected on 2 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Camden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bloomsbury Halal Food Store?
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 Bloomsbury Halal Food Store compare to other places in Camden?
59% of the 3,373 rated food businesses in Camden hold the top rating of 5, while Bloomsbury Halal Food Store holds a 3. 457 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Camden Council inspects Bloomsbury Halal Food Store 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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