2,642 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.4 out of 5. 65.1% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Islington 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 2,642 registered food businesses for Islington. Of these, 2,419 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 65.1% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.4 out of 5. The snapshot contains 56 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Sisters Greengrocers | N7 6AE | 0 | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Abshir | N7 6NJ | 1 | May 07, 2025 |
| An's Oriental Supermarket | N19 4DJ | 1 | Feb 16, 2026 |
| Angel Food & News | N1 8BW | 1 | Sep 09, 2026 |
| Archway Butcher | N19 5SE | 1 | Nov 22, 2024 |
| Bakery British Patagonia | N1 1RG | 1 | May 06, 2026 |
| Bella Crust | EC1R 4SH | 1 | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Benny's Kitchen | EC1V 4LS | 1 | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Bold Food & Bar | N19 5HS | 1 | Sep 08, 2026 |
| Camden Superstore | N7 0JP | 1 | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Chapel Market Kitchen | N1 9EZ | 1 | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Chicken Pot | N19 5QT | 1 | Sep 07, 2026 |
| City Coffee & Cake | N7 7PX | 1 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Copains Paris - Islington | N1 1QP | 1 | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Cut Moose | N7 0JE | 1 | Dec 16, 2024 |
The source snapshot contains 1,575 food businesses in Islington with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 65.1% 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 Islington 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.