Food Hygiene Ratings in København, Denmark

7,040 food businesses in København. 97.1% received the best smiley rating at their latest inspection.

7,040
Businesses
97.1%
Happy Smiley
46
Poor Ratings

Smiley distribution

Code 1 — happy97.1%6,094
Code 2 — straight mouth2.1%133
Code 3 — straight mouth0.1%9
Code 4 — sour0.6%37

Food hygiene in København is regulated by the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (Fødevarestyrelsen) using the Smiley scheme (Smiley-ordningen). Denmark was the first country in the world to introduce mandatory food hygiene ratings in 2001. The current consumer-facing scheme uses a happy, straight-mouth, or sour smiley. The underlying source can retain numeric sanction codes, so this directory reports those source categories without presenting them as four current smiley levels.

In København, there are 7,040 food businesses covered by the Smiley scheme. In the July 26, 2026 source snapshot, 97.1% have code 1, corresponding to the best result. The former Elite Smiley programme is no longer a current award and is not used in these comparisons.

When eating out in Denmark, look for the smiley sticker displayed at the entrance. The most recent inspection result is always shown first. Danish food safety standards are among the highest in the world, and the transparency of the Smiley system gives consumers real power to make informed choices. All inspection reports are publicly available on the findsmiley.dk website.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Det rene BrødRosenvængets Allé 174Jun 29, 2026
Stefanos ØsterbroOurøgade 38 Stue4Jul 15, 2026
PixieLøgstørgade 24Jun 08, 2026
YoBurger ØsterbroØsterbrogade 644Feb 02, 2026
Købmand RungstedRungsted Plads 214Mar 30, 2026
Original Coffee DosseringenSortedam Dossering 94Jun 29, 2026
Falafel FactoryNørrebrogade 634Jun 26, 2026
Slice It ApSNørrebrogade 177 st tv4Jun 10, 2026
Køsem RestaurantNørrebrogade 186 st4Jun 17, 2026
Almalek shawarmaJagtvej 1094Jun 19, 2026
Nordvest bazar BageriFrederikssundsvej 504Jun 11, 2026
Café SiriusRentemestervej 13 st.4Jun 11, 2026
KÖSK KEBAB FOOD ApSFrederikssundsvej 23 st. tv.4Jun 10, 2026
Ristorante IL MoloNyhavn 714Jun 25, 2026
Restaurant HeeringNyhavn 154Jun 25, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many food businesses in København have a happy smiley?+

The source snapshot contains 6,094 food businesses in København with source code 1 (happy smiley), representing 97.1% of all rated establishments. A happy smiley means no issues were found during the most recent inspection.

What does a sour smiley mean for a food business in København?+

A sour smiley is the poorest result in Denmark's current consumer-facing Smiley scheme. It indicates that the authority found serious non-compliance and may have issued an injunction, prohibition or fine. Check the linked official inspection report for the exact finding and current status.

How often are food businesses inspected in København?+

In Denmark, inspection frequency depends on the type and risk level of the business. Standard food businesses are inspected 1-3 times per year. Businesses with poor results are inspected more frequently. Inspection frequency is set by the authority and should be checked in current official guidance.

Data from official government food safety agencies