What is the average food hygiene rating in N1?

The average food hygiene rating in the N1 postcode area of Islington is 4.42 out of 5, across 710 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 N1 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

458 food businesses in the N1 postcode area of Islington hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 64.5% of the 710 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 June 2026.

How many food businesses in N1 have a low hygiene rating?

37 food businesses in the N1 postcode area of Islington are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 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 N1 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the N1 postcode area of Islington (756 establishments on record, 710 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 N1

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the N1 postcode area of Islington hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.42/5, with 64.5% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 756 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

N1 (Islington) has 458 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 710 rated premises (64.5%). 37 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 June 2026.

Rating distribution in N1

5★ Very Good

458 (64.5%)

4★ Good

138 (19.4%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

77 (10.8%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

29 (4.1%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

7 (1%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.1%)

Plus 46 awaiting inspection and 0 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in N1: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in N1?: The average food hygiene rating in the N1 postcode area of Islington is 4.42 out of 5, across 710 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 N1 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 458 food businesses in the N1 postcode area of Islington hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 64.5% of the 710 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 June 2026.
How many food businesses in N1 have a low hygiene rating?: 37 food businesses in the N1 postcode area of Islington are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 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 N1 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the N1 postcode area of Islington (756 establishments on record, 710 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 N1

Bar + Block SteakhouseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bar + Block Steakhouse, 26-30 York Way, London, N1 9AA · N1 9AA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 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
Pret A MangerTakeaway/sandwich shop · Pret A Manger, 54-60 York Way, London, N1 9AB · N1 9AB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
Pret A MangerTakeaway/sandwich shop · Pret A Manger, Basement And Ground Floors, 27 Islington High Street, London · N1 9LH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 May 2026
Two More BeersPub/bar/nightclub · Two More Beers, 59 Upper Street, London, N1 0NY · N1 0NY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 April 2026
Land of FireOther catering premises · Land of Fire, Basement And Ground Floor, 95 Caledonian Road, London · N1 9BT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 16 April 2026
Megumi's Table & Deli (HCA)Other catering premises · N1 0
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 April 2026
EkachaiRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ekachai, Unit 2, 66 York Way, London · N1 9AG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 April 2026
Angel Mini MarketRetailers - other · Angel Mini Market, 112 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9JB · N1 9JB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 April 2026
Community MealRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Community Meal, St Jude's And St Paul's Church, 113 Mildmay Grove North, London · N1 4PL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 31 March 2026
Rosemary Branch Public HousePub/bar/nightclub · Rosemary Branch Public House, 2 Shepperton Road, London, N1 3DT · N1 3DT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 31 March 2026

Places needing improvement in N1

House of DishesTakeaway/sandwich shop · House of Dishes, 213-215 Upper Street, London · N1 1RL
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 September 2025
GamnamuzipRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Gamnamuzip, 27 Baron Street, London, N1 9ET · N1 9ET
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 February 2025
Green ShopRetailers - other · Green Shop, Ground Floor Shop, 237 Upper Street, London · N1 1RU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 June 2025
Chapel Market KitchenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chapel Market Kitchen, Basement And Ground Floors, 2 Chapel Market, London · N1 9EZ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 November 2025
Express Super SaveRetailers - other · Express Super Save, 130 Ball's Pond Road, London · N1 4AD
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 January 2015
Leaf Cafe BistroRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Leaf Cafe Bistro, Ground Floor, 100 Essex Road, London · N1 8LU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 November 2025
The Walker City / KAIHO Japanese BarRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · The Walker City / KAIHO Japanese Bar, 125 Caledonian Road, London, N1 9RG · N1 9RG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 September 2025
Bakery British PatagoniaRetailers - other · Bakery British Patagonia, 178 Upper Street, London, N1 1RG · N1 1RG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 May 2026

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 756 real Food Standards Agency records for the N1 postcode area, of which 710 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.