Aces and Eights Saloon Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Camden
Aces and Eights Saloon Bar 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 8 February 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: 156-158 Fortess Road, NW5 2HP
How it compares in Camden
That puts Aces and Eights Saloon Bar 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% | ← Aces and Eights Saloon Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Aces and Eights Saloon Bar 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 Aces and Eights Saloon Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Abbey Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| After School Club@St John's C of E School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Afrikana Holloway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| 3 Locks Brewery Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2023 |
Questions about Aces and Eights Saloon Bar
What is Aces and Eights Saloon Bar's food hygiene rating?
Aces and Eights Saloon Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Camden Council on 8 February 2023.
Is Aces and Eights Saloon Bar 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 Aces and Eights Saloon Bar last inspected?
Aces and Eights Saloon Bar was last inspected on 8 February 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 Aces and Eights Saloon Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Aces and Eights Saloon Bar compare to other places in Camden?
59% of the 3,373 rated food businesses in Camden hold the top rating of 5, and Aces and Eights Saloon Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Camden Council inspects Aces and Eights Saloon Bar 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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