Leon food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Islington
Leon 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 12 September 2022, 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: Leon, Unit 2 Zinc House, 19-25 Cowcross Street, EC1M 6DH
How it compares in Islington
That puts Leon 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% | ← Leon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Leon 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 Leon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Generation Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2022 |
| 21 West Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2025 |
| 56 WS Wine Bar & Shop Pub/bar/nightclub | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| 87 Barts Other catering premises | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| 1a Children's Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| 88 Beans Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| 1930 Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| A J News Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2018 |
Questions about Leon
What is Leon's food hygiene rating?
Leon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Islington Council on 12 September 2022.
Is Leon 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 Leon last inspected?
Leon was last inspected on 12 September 2022, more than 3 years 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 Leon?
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 Leon compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, and Leon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Leon 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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