What is the average food hygiene rating in NW3?

The average food hygiene rating in the NW3 postcode area of Camden is 4.25 out of 5, across 416 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 NW3 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

245 food businesses in the NW3 postcode area of Camden hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 58.9% of the 416 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 20 May 2026.

How many food businesses in NW3 have a low hygiene rating?

27 food businesses in the NW3 postcode area of Camden are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 5 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 NW3 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the NW3 postcode area of Camden (520 establishments on record, 416 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 NW3

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the NW3 postcode area of Camden hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.25/5, with 58.9% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 520 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

NW3 (Camden) has 245 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 416 rated premises (58.9%). 27 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 20 May 2026.

Rating distribution in NW3

5★ Very Good

245 (58.9%)

4★ Good

77 (18.5%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

67 (16.1%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

12 (2.9%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

10 (2.4%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

5 (1.2%)

Plus 91 awaiting inspection and 13 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in NW3: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in NW3?: The average food hygiene rating in the NW3 postcode area of Camden is 4.25 out of 5, across 416 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 NW3 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 245 food businesses in the NW3 postcode area of Camden hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 58.9% of the 416 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 20 May 2026.
How many food businesses in NW3 have a low hygiene rating?: 27 food businesses in the NW3 postcode area of Camden are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 5 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 NW3 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the NW3 postcode area of Camden (520 establishments on record, 416 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 NW3

HAVERSTOCK SCHOOLSchool/college/university · Haverstock School, 24 Haverstock Hill, London · NW3 2BQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Sushi DailyTakeaway/sandwich shop · 199 Finchley Road, London · NW3 6NW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
BEREZKA SHOP LTDRetailers - other · 188 Finchley Road, London · NW3 6BX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
BP Hampstead Service StationRetailers - other · 104A Finchley Road, London · NW3 5EY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 April 2026
UCS Pre-prep SchoolSchool/college/university · 36 College Crescent, London · NW3 5LF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 April 2026
SNACK EXPRESSRetailers - other · 237 Finchley Road, London · NW3 6LS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 April 2026
DIJöN - Café X Marleys BakeryTakeaway/sandwich shop · 78 Hampstead High Street, London · NW3 1RE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 April 2026
Dijon Pizzeria\ Good F'ing PizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 78 Hampstead High Street, London · NW3 1RE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 April 2026
ROSEMARY CAFE JUICERYRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 225 Finchley Road, London · NW3 6LP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 April 2026
HOME Wellness Primrose HillRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Primrose Hill Courtyard, 7 Erskine Road, London · NW3 3AJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 24 March 2026
The Gaucho GrillRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 64 Heath Street, London · NW3 1DN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 23 March 2026
itsu LimitedRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Kingswell, 58-62 Heath Street, London · NW3 1EN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 16 March 2026

Places needing improvement in NW3

Sushi MasaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 91 Haverstock Hill, London · NW3 4RL
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 March 2026
Louis PatisserieRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 32 Heath Street, London · NW3 6TE
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 March 2026
Chez NousRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 157 Haverstock Hill, London · NW3 4QT
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 March 2026
The Hampstead Butcher & ProvidoreRetailers - other · 56 Rosslyn Hill, London · NW3 1ND
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 December 2025
The MagdalaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 2a South Hill Park, London · NW3 2SB
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 April 2026
Slawek KitchenPub/bar/nightclub · 77 Hampstead High Street, London · NW3 1RE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 May 2025
ShopointRetailers - other · 248 Haverstock Hill · NW3 2AE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 April 2024
Chez Nous CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 157 Haverstock Hill, London · NW3 4QT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 January 2025

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 520 real Food Standards Agency records for the NW3 postcode area, of which 416 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.