4,293 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.2 out of 5. 58.7% rated "very good".
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. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. 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.
The source snapshot contains 4,293 registered food businesses for Camden. Of these, 3,355 have been rated under the FHRS. The area has room for improvement, with only 58.7% achieving the highest rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.2 out of 5. The snapshot contains 138 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.
Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AB COPAINS UK LTD | WC2H 9PJ | 0 | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Ben’s Traditional Fish and Chips | WC2H 8JL | 0 | Jul 22, 2026 |
| BEST-ONE | NW1 1DE | 0 | May 20, 2026 |
| Bi Won Restaurant | WC1A 1NT | 0 | Sep 15, 2026 |
| BUNS FROM HOME | N1 9AP | 0 | Apr 02, 2026 |
| Cachamay Ltd | NW1 3EL | 0 | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Cafe the Light | NW1 8AH | 0 | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Chez Nous | NW3 4QT | 0 | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Crowne Plaza Kings Cross | WC1X 9HX | 0 | Aug 10, 2026 |
| DR HAMMER | WC1V 7BW | 0 | May 05, 2026 |
| Drummond Street Supermarket | NW1 2PB | 0 | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Duke of St Albans | NW5 1QX | 0 | Jul 14, 2026 |
| FAIR SUPERMARKET | NW6 4DY | 0 | Sep 01, 2025 |
| Giotto Restaurant | WC1A 1ES | 0 | Jun 09, 2026 |
| HOME MADE INDIAN CURRY | NW1 | 0 | Jun 19, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 1,970 food businesses in Camden with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 58.7% 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.
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.
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.