Food Hygiene Ratings in Camden

4,284 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.2 out of 5. 58.9% rated "very good".

4,284
Businesses
4.2/5
Average Rating
140
Rated 0 or 1
58.9%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good58.9%1,968
Good19.3%646
Satisfactory13.9%463
Improvement Needed3.7%125
Major Improvement2.9%98
Urgent Improvement1.3%42

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen1,73840.6%
Retailers - other94222.0%
Takeaway/sandwich shop79218.5%
Pub/bar/nightclub2365.5%
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest ho1262.9%
School/college/university1122.6%
Retailers - supermarkets/hyper821.9%
Caring Premises781.8%

Food hygiene ratings in Camden are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

Camden currently has 4,284 registered food businesses. Of these, 3,342 have been rated under the FHRS. The area has room for improvement, with only 58.9% achieving the highest rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.2 out of 5. There are currently 140 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
AB COPAINS UK LTDWC2H 9PJ0Jan 07, 2026
Abu AfifNW1 0NE0Oct 06, 2025
Al Madina SupermarketNW5 4EB0Aug 20, 2024
BAB MANSOURWC2H 9AJ0Sep 04, 2025
CHARCO CHARCOWC1B 4HD0Sep 18, 2025
City NewsNW1 1JD0Sep 24, 2025
DaGe Claypot Noodles & SkewersWC1N 1AW0Jan 27, 2026
EURO ASIA CASH AND CARRYNW5 4EA0Aug 28, 2025
FAIR SUPERMARKETNW6 4DY0Sep 01, 2025
Flamin SpiceNW1 0BG0Feb 04, 2026
Friends House Hospitality Ltd / Seed CafeNW1 2BJ0Jan 27, 2026
FushanWC1A 1ES0Oct 23, 2025
Goods GroceryNW5 1LJ0Jul 30, 2024
Gunmakers ArmsEC1R 5ET0Nov 18, 2025
Happy Bones CoffeeW1T 5AQ0Nov 25, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Camden have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 1,968 food businesses in Camden with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 58.9% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Camden?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Camden?+

Inspection frequency in Camden depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies