Ninth Ward London food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Islington
Ninth Ward London 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 30 September 2025, 9 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: Ninth Ward London, Ground Floor Front, 99-101 Farringdon Road, EC1R 3BT
How it compares in Islington
That puts Ninth Ward London 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% | ← Ninth Ward London | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ninth Ward London 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 Ninth Ward London, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Generation Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2022 |
| 1a Children's Centre Caring Premises | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| 21 West Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2025 |
| 56 WS Wine Bar & Shop Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| 1930 Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| 87 Barts Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| A Pinch of Salt Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| 1 Rebel Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
Questions about Ninth Ward London
What is Ninth Ward London's food hygiene rating?
Ninth Ward London has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Islington Council on 30 September 2025.
Is Ninth Ward London 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 Ninth Ward London last inspected?
Ninth Ward London was last inspected on 30 September 2025, 9 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 Ninth Ward London?
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 Ninth Ward London compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, and Ninth Ward London is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Ninth Ward London 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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