What is the average food hygiene rating in Islington?

The average food hygiene rating in Islington is 4.38 out of 5, across 2,412 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

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

63.1% of rated premises in Islington hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 16.6 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Islington 308 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 Islington have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,522 food businesses in Islington hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 63.1% of the 2,412 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.

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

137 food businesses in Islington are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 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 Islington food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Islington (2,548 establishments on record, 2,412 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 Islington

In Islington, 63.1% of 2,412 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.38/5. These figures cover 2,548 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Islington has 1,522 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 2,412 rated premises (63.1%). 137 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.

5★ share: 63.1%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -16.6 pp
National rank: 308 / 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 Islington

5★ Very Good

1,522 (63.1%)

4★ Good

482 (20%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

271 (11.2%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

86 (3.6%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

49 (2%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

2 (0.1%)

Plus 136 awaiting inspection and 0 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 136 awaiting inspection and 0 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Islington: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Islington?: The average food hygiene rating in Islington is 4.38 out of 5, across 2,412 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Islington compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 63.1% of rated premises in Islington hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 16.6 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Islington 308 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 Islington have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,522 food businesses in Islington hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 63.1% of the 2,412 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Islington have a low hygiene rating?: 137 food businesses in Islington are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 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 Islington food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Islington (2,548 establishments on record, 2,412 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 Islington

Top-rated places in Islington

Andover Pre SchoolCaring Premises · Andover Pre School, Andover Early Years Centre, 49 Corker Walk, London · N7 7RY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Bar + Block SteakhouseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bar + Block Steakhouse, 26-30 York Way, London, N1 9AA · N1 9AA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Market CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Market Cafe, 132 Whitecross Street, London, EC1Y 8PU · EC1Y 8PU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Sands CateringOther catering premises · Sands Catering, 2A Grenville Road, London · N19 4EH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Sarnie SocialTakeaway/sandwich shop · Sarnie Social, Unit 4 Roman Way Industrial Estate, 149 Roman Way, London · N7 8XH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Wawin Vegan ChineseTakeaway/sandwich shop · Wawin Vegan Chinese, Unit 4 Roman Way Industrial Estate, 149 Roman Way, London · N7 8XH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Alcedo Bistro & BarRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Alcedo Bistro & Bar, Ground Floor And Rear First Floor, 237 Holloway Road, London · N7 8HG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Mars Montessori Nursery SchoolCaring Premises · Mars Montessori Nursery School, Montessori Nursery School, 4 Collins Yard, London · N1 2XU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Oishii SushiTakeaway/sandwich shop · Oishii Sushi, 213-215 Upper Street, London · N1 1RL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Luna LlenaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Luna Llena, Ground Floor, 119 Stroud Green Road, London · N4 3PX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
The Co-operative Food GroupRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · The Co-operative Food Group, 96-98 Turnmill Street, London, EC1M 5QP · EC1M 5QP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Brewhouse and Kitchen LimitedRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Brewhouse and Kitchen Limited, Ground Floor, 2A Corsica Street, London · N5 1JD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Islington

Seven Sisters GreengrocersRetailers - other · Seven Sisters Greengrocers, 70 Seven Sisters Road, London, N7 6AE · N7 6AE
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 September 2025
House of DishesTakeaway/sandwich shop · House of Dishes, 213-215 Upper Street, London · N1 1RL
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 September 2025
Pleasance TheatreRetailers - other · Pleasance Theatre, Pleasance Theatre Trust Ltd, Carpenter's Mews, London · N7 9EF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 October 2025
Rabbit Hole CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rabbit Hole Cafe, 411A Holloway Road, London, N7 6HJ · N7 6HJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 August 2025
Retail 24Retailers - other · Retail 24, Ground Floor, 192-194 Goswell Road, London · EC1V 7DT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 July 2025
Pho DeliRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Pho Deli, Ground Floor, 247 Goswell Road, London · EC1V 7JD
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 March 2025
Bella CrustRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bella Crust, 41 Rosebery Avenue, London · EC1R 4SH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 April 2026
Archway ButcherRetailers - other · Archway Butcher, 677 Holloway Road, London, N19 5SE · N19 5SE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 November 2024

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 2,548 real Food Standards Agency records for Islington, of which 2,412 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.