What is the average food hygiene rating in Camden?

The average food hygiene rating in Camden is 4.23 out of 5, across 3,366 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Camden compare with the national average for food hygiene?

58.7% of rated premises in Camden hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 21.0 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Camden 319 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Camden have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,975 food businesses in Camden hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 58.7% of the 3,366 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 26 May 2026.

How many food businesses in Camden have a low hygiene rating?

270 food businesses in Camden are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 53 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Camden food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Camden (4,314 establishments on record, 3,366 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Camden

In Camden, 58.7% of 3,366 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.23/5. These figures cover 4,314 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Camden has 1,975 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 3,366 rated premises (58.7%). 270 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 26 May 2026.

5★ share: 58.7%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -21.0 pp
National rank: 319 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Camden

5★ Very Good

1,975 (58.7%)

4★ Good

663 (19.7%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

458 (13.6%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

131 (3.9%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

86 (2.6%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

53 (1.6%)

Plus 872 awaiting inspection and 76 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 872 awaiting inspection and 76 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Camden: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Camden?: The average food hygiene rating in Camden is 4.23 out of 5, across 3,366 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Camden compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 58.7% of rated premises in Camden hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 21.0 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Camden 319 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Camden have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,975 food businesses in Camden hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 58.7% of the 3,366 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 26 May 2026.
How many food businesses in Camden have a low hygiene rating?: 270 food businesses in Camden are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 53 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Camden food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Camden (4,314 establishments on record, 3,366 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Camden

Top-rated places in Camden

Shake ShackRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 80 New Oxford Street, London · WC1A 1HB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
King of FalafelTakeaway/sandwich shop · 2 Camden Road, London · NW1 9DL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Penderel's OakPub/bar/nightclub · New Penderel House, 283-287 High Holborn, London · WC1V 7HP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Murger HanRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 62 Eversholt Street · NW1 1DA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
HAVERSTOCK SCHOOLSchool/college/university · Haverstock School, 24 Haverstock Hill, London · NW3 2BQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Charlie Ratchford CourtRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Charlie Ratchford Court Ground Floor, 43 Crogsland Road, London · NW1 8FA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Aramark LTDRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westminster Kingsway College Kings Cross Centre, 211 Gray's Inn Road, London · WC1X 8RA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
MEDITERRANEAN PAELLA + CHICKEN GRILLMobile caterer · 79a Tottenham Court Road · W1T 4TB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Action For ChildrenCaring Premises · 3 Cubitt Street, London · WC1X 0LJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
GreggsTakeaway/sandwich shop · 81 Leather Lane, London · EC1N 7TS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Sushi DailyTakeaway/sandwich shop · 199 Finchley Road, London · NW3 6NW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
EsterRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 89 The Stables Market, Chalk Farm Road, London · NW1 8AH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Camden

Happy Bones CoffeeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 114 Tottenham Court Road, London · W1T 5AQ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 November 2025
Intrepid BakersRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 163 Fortess Road, London · NW5 2HR
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 January 2026
SainsburysRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 21 Hampstead Road · NW1 3JA
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 April 2026
FushanRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 44 New Oxford Street, London · WC1A 1ES
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 October 2025
KinRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 88 Leather Lane, London · EC1N 7TT
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 April 2026
Gunmakers ArmsPub/bar/nightclub · 13 Eyre Street Hill · EC1R 5ET
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 November 2025
BUNS FROM HOMERestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Kings Cross Railway Station, Euston Road, London · N1 9AP
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 April 2026
Cafe the LightRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 817-820 The Stables Market, Chalk Farm Road, London · NW1 8AH
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 April 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 4,314 real Food Standards Agency records for Camden, of which 3,366 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.