Archie's Cafe, Bar and Grill food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Islington
Archie's Cafe, Bar and Grill holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 25 March 2026, 3 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: Archie's Cafe Bar and Grill, Ground Floor, 36 Highgate Hill, N19 5NL
How it compares in Islington
In Islington, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Archie's Cafe, Bar and Grill sits behind roughly 1,536 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,536 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 470 | 20% | ← Archie's Cafe, Bar and Grill | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Archie's Cafe, Bar and Grill 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 Archie's Cafe, Bar and Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| After School Club@St John's C of E School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| 68 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Al Parco Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| 7 To 11 Grocers Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| Accent Catering Services Ltd - West@ School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Aces and Eights Saloon Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2023 |
| AJ's Kitchen @ Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
Questions about Archie's Cafe, Bar and Grill
What is Archie's Cafe, Bar and Grill's food hygiene rating?
Archie's Cafe, Bar and Grill has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Islington Council on 25 March 2026.
Is Archie's Cafe, Bar and Grill safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Archie's Cafe, Bar and Grill last inspected?
Archie's Cafe, Bar and Grill was last inspected on 25 March 2026, 3 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 Archie's Cafe, Bar and Grill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Archie's Cafe, Bar and Grill compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, while Archie's Cafe, Bar and Grill holds a 4. 470 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Archie's Cafe, Bar and Grill 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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