The Elephants Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Camden
The Elephants Head 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 27 June 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: 224 Camden High Street, NW1 8QR
How it compares in Camden
That puts The Elephants Head among the 1,993 places in Camden holding top marks, 59% 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 | 1,993 | 59% | ← The Elephants Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 654 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 457 | 14% | ||
| 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 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 Elephants 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 Elephants Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Locks Brewery Pub/bar/nightclub | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2023 |
| 103 Parkway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| Abbey Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| 130 Primrose Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| 113 KTV & Korean Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
Questions about The Elephants Head
What is The Elephants Head's food hygiene rating?
The Elephants Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Camden Council on 27 June 2024.
Is The Elephants Head 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 Elephants Head last inspected?
The Elephants Head was last inspected on 27 June 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 The Elephants Head?
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 Elephants Head compare to other places in Camden?
59% of the 3,373 rated food businesses in Camden hold the top rating of 5, and The Elephants Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Camden Council inspects The Elephants 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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