What is the average food hygiene rating in NW1?

The average food hygiene rating in the NW1 postcode area of Camden is 4.07 out of 5, across 901 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in NW1 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

462 food businesses in the NW1 postcode area of Camden hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 51.3% of the 901 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 22 May 2026.

How many food businesses in NW1 have a low hygiene rating?

83 food businesses in the NW1 postcode area of Camden are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 17 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 NW1 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the NW1 postcode area of Camden (1,064 establishments on record, 901 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 NW1

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the NW1 postcode area of Camden hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.07/5, with 51.3% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 1,064 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

NW1 (Camden) has 462 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 901 rated premises (51.3%). 83 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 22 May 2026.

Rating distribution in NW1

5★ Very Good

462 (51.3%)

4★ Good

184 (20.4%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

172 (19.1%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

37 (4.1%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

29 (3.2%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

17 (1.9%)

Plus 155 awaiting inspection and 8 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in NW1: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in NW1?: The average food hygiene rating in the NW1 postcode area of Camden is 4.07 out of 5, across 901 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in NW1 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 462 food businesses in the NW1 postcode area of Camden hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 51.3% of the 901 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 22 May 2026.
How many food businesses in NW1 have a low hygiene rating?: 83 food businesses in the NW1 postcode area of Camden are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 17 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 NW1 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the NW1 postcode area of Camden (1,064 establishments on record, 901 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.

Top-rated places in NW1

King of FalafelTakeaway/sandwich shop · 2 Camden Road, London · NW1 9DL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Murger HanRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 62 Eversholt Street · NW1 1DA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 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
EsterRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 89 The Stables Market, Chalk Farm Road, London · NW1 8AH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
Hans and GretelTakeaway/sandwich shop · 91 The Stables Market, Chalk Farm Road, London · NW1 8AH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
Holiday Inn London Camden lockHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · 30 Jamestown Road, London · NW1 7BY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
ZHANG LIANG MALATANGRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 155 Camden High Street, London · NW1 7JY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 May 2026
CHICKEN SHOPTakeaway/sandwich shop · 159-161 Camden High Street, London · NW1 7JY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 May 2026
Le Pain QuotidienRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 4 St Pancras Station, Pancras Road, London · NW1 2QL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 May 2026
BERKELEY BAKE HOUSERestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 57a Jamestown Road, London · NW1 7DB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026
Elia - Greek Street FoodTakeaway/sandwich shop · Unit 5 Italian Alley Stables Market, Chalk Farm Road, London · NW1 8AH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 6 May 2026
RAMORE FRESH FOODRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 16 Inverness Street, London · NW1 7HJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 6 May 2026

Places needing improvement in NW1

SainsburysRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 21 Hampstead Road · NW1 3JA
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 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
Melia White House HotelHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · The White House, Albany Street, London · NW1 3UP
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 April 2026
FUNKY CHIPSTakeaway/sandwich shop · Unit 705 The Stables Market, Chalk Farm Road, London · NW1 8AH
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 April 2026
City NewsRetailers - other · 1 Chalton Street, London · NW1 1JD
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 September 2025
PAD THAI CAFERestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit M178 Upper Ground Floor A2 Lower Lock, Hawley Wharf, London · NW1 8RP
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 February 2026
TOWN FOOD CENTRERetailers - other · 167-169 Kentish Town Road, London · NW1 8PD
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 May 2026
Friends House Hospitality Ltd / Seed CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Friends House, 173-177 Euston Road, London · NW1 2BJ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 January 2026

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,064 real Food Standards Agency records for the NW1 postcode area, of which 901 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.