Retail 24 food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Islington
Retail 24 holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 December 2015, more than 10 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: Retail 24, 249 Upper Street, London, N1 1RU
How it compares in Islington
That puts Retail 24 among the 1,536 places in Islington holding top marks, 64% 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 | 1,536 | 64% | ← Retail 24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 470 | 20% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Retail 24 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 Retail 24, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Floor Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| 63 Degrees Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2022 |
| 320 Cale Off Licence & Post Office Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2017 |
| 01Adana Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Aberdeen Park Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Academic Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| 45 White Lion Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2022 |
| 4YouExpress Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
Questions about Retail 24
What is Retail 24's food hygiene rating?
Retail 24 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Islington Council on 15 December 2015.
Is Retail 24 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Retail 24 last inspected?
Retail 24 was last inspected on 15 December 2015, more than 10 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 Retail 24?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Retail 24 compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, and Retail 24 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Retail 24 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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