The Canonbury PH food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Islington
The Canonbury PH 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
This is a fresh result: The Canonbury PH was inspected on 5 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Canonbury PH, 21 Canonbury Place, London, N1 2NS
How it compares in Islington
That puts The Canonbury PH 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% | ← The Canonbury PH | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Canonbury PH 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 Canonbury PH, 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 | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2022 |
| 01Adana Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Academic Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| 320 Cale Off Licence & Post Office Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2017 |
| Aberdeen Park Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| 392 Kingsland Road Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| 4YouExpress Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
Questions about The Canonbury PH
What is The Canonbury PH's food hygiene rating?
The Canonbury PH has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Islington Council on 5 June 2026.
Is The Canonbury PH 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 Canonbury PH last inspected?
The Canonbury PH was last inspected on 5 June 2026, a month 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 The Canonbury PH?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Canonbury PH compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, and The Canonbury PH is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects The Canonbury PH 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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