Baxterstorey @ Guardian Media Group food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Islington
Baxterstorey @ Guardian Media Group 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 23 April 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Baxterstorey @ Guardian Media Group, Guardian Media Group Plc Kings Place, 90 York Way, N1 9AG
How it compares in Islington
That puts Baxterstorey @ Guardian Media Group 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% | ← Baxterstorey @ Guardian Media Group | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Baxterstorey @ Guardian Media Group 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 Baxterstorey @ Guardian Media Group, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Hour Food and Wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2015 |
| 2Northdown Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2018 |
| 10th Floor at The Standard Hotel Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2022 |
| 320 Cale Off Licence & Post Office Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2017 |
| 45 White Lion Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2022 |
| 1 Rebel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| 1 Rebel Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| 4YouExpress Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
Questions about Baxterstorey @ Guardian Media Group
What is Baxterstorey @ Guardian Media Group's food hygiene rating?
Baxterstorey @ Guardian Media Group has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Islington Council on 23 April 2025.
Is Baxterstorey @ Guardian Media Group 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 Baxterstorey @ Guardian Media Group last inspected?
Baxterstorey @ Guardian Media Group was last inspected on 23 April 2025, 14 months 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 Baxterstorey @ Guardian Media Group?
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 Baxterstorey @ Guardian Media Group compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, and Baxterstorey @ Guardian Media Group is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Baxterstorey @ Guardian Media Group 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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