Oak N4 food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Islington
Oak N4 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 31 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: Oak N4, Unit 2 Wells House, 5-7 Wells Terrace, N4 3JU
How it compares in Islington
That puts Oak N4 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% | ← Oak N4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Oak N4 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 Oak N4, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alby's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2023 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2019 |
| Admas Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Aetos Greek Taverna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Afrikana Holloway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Addis food & wine Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2018 |
| Aberdeen Park Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
Questions about Oak N4
What is Oak N4's food hygiene rating?
Oak N4 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Islington Council on 31 March 2026.
Is Oak N4 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 Oak N4 last inspected?
Oak N4 was last inspected on 31 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 Oak N4?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Oak N4 compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, and Oak N4 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Oak N4 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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