Star Box Coffee food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Camden
Star Box Coffee holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway 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 15 August 2024, 22 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: Swiss Cottage Underground Station, Finchley Road, NW3 6HY
How it compares in Camden
In Camden, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Star Box Coffee 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% | ← Star Box Coffee | |
| 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 Star Box Coffee 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 Star Box Coffee, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Abbey Road Groceries Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2024 |
| Acol Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
| Acol Bridge Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2023 |
| Air Studios Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2023 |
| Age UK Camden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Abacus Ark Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| 130 Primrose Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
Questions about Star Box Coffee
What is Star Box Coffee's food hygiene rating?
Star Box Coffee has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Camden Council on 15 August 2024.
Is Star Box Coffee safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway 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 Star Box Coffee last inspected?
Star Box Coffee was last inspected on 15 August 2024, 22 months 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 Star Box Coffee?
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 Star Box Coffee compare to other places in Camden?
59% of the 3,373 rated food businesses in Camden hold the top rating of 5, while Star Box Coffee holds a 3. 457 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Camden Council inspects Star Box Coffee 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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