Aquila food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Islington
Aquila holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant 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
This is a fresh result: Aquila was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Aquila, 214 City Road, London, EC1V 2PN
How this rating has changed
Aquila has gone backwards: it held a 4 before its inspection on 4 June 2026, and now holds a 3.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 4 June 2026 | 4 3 | Worse |
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How it compares in Islington
In Islington, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Aquila sits behind roughly 2,006 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,536 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 470 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 265 | 11% | ← Aquila | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Aquila 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 Aquila, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Pinch of Salt Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| A J News Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2018 |
| 1930 Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| 23 Paul Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| 081 Pizzeria Napoletana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| 4YouExpress Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| 1 Rebel Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| 3rd Generation Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2022 |
Questions about Aquila
What is Aquila's food hygiene rating?
Aquila has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Islington Council on 4 June 2026.
Is Aquila safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant 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 Aquila last inspected?
Aquila was last inspected on 4 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 Aquila?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Aquila compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, while Aquila holds a 3. 265 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Aquila 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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