Seven Sisters Greengrocers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Islington
Seven Sisters Greengrocers holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the shop requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 23 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: Seven Sisters Greengrocers, 70 Seven Sisters Road, London, N7 6AE
How it compares in Islington
A 0 is rare: only 1 of 2,406 rated places in Islington score this low, about one in 2,406. By contrast 64% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,536 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 469 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 265 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 47 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ← Seven Sisters Greengrocers |
A further 181 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Urgent improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Seven Sisters Greengrocers the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Seven Sisters Greengrocers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afrikana Holloway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Aetos Greek Taverna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Admas Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2023 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2019 |
| Addis food & wine Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2018 |
| 68 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| After School Club@St John's C of E School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about Seven Sisters Greengrocers
What is Seven Sisters Greengrocers's food hygiene rating?
Seven Sisters Greengrocers has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Islington Council on 23 September 2025.
Is Seven Sisters Greengrocers safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The shop may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Seven Sisters Greengrocers last inspected?
Seven Sisters Greengrocers was last inspected on 23 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 Seven Sisters Greengrocers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "urgent improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Seven Sisters Greengrocers compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,406 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, while Seven Sisters Greengrocers holds a 0. 1 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Seven Sisters Greengrocers 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Islington, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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