Mems Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Camden
Mems Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 May 2023, more than 3 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: 383 Kentish Town Road, NW5 2TJ
How it compares in Camden
That puts Mems Cafe 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% | ← Mems Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Mems Cafe 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 Mems Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Aces and Eights Saloon Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2023 |
| 3 Locks Brewery Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2023 |
| 103 Parkway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| 130 Primrose Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
Questions about Mems Cafe
What is Mems Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Mems Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Camden Council on 16 May 2023.
Is Mems Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mems Cafe last inspected?
Mems Cafe was last inspected on 16 May 2023, more than 3 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 Mems Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Mems Cafe compare to other places in Camden?
59% of the 3,373 rated food businesses in Camden hold the top rating of 5, and Mems Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Camden Council inspects Mems Cafe 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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