The Starting Gate food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Haringey
The Starting Gate 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 3 February 2025, 17 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: The Starting Gate Public House, Station Road, Wood Green, N22 7SS
How it compares in Haringey
That puts The Starting Gate among the 1,452 places in Haringey holding top marks, 79% 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 | 1,452 | 79% | ← The Starting Gate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 245 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 95 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 111 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 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 The Starting Gate 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 The Starting Gate, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ally pally food store Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Alicedda Catering Services Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| 12th Street Burgers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Annie and Co Nursery and Forest Sch School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Acacia Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Accent Catering Services Ltd @ School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| 12th St Burger - Dynamite Wings Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Accent Catering @ Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
Questions about The Starting Gate
What is The Starting Gate's food hygiene rating?
The Starting Gate has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Haringey Council on 3 February 2025.
Is The Starting Gate 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 The Starting Gate last inspected?
The Starting Gate was last inspected on 3 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Haringey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Starting Gate?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Starting Gate compare to other places in Haringey?
79% of the 1,847 rated food businesses in Haringey hold the top rating of 5, and The Starting Gate is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Haringey Council inspects The Starting Gate 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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