What is the average food hygiene rating in N7?

The average food hygiene rating in the N7 postcode area of Islington is 4.22 out of 5, across 480 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 N7 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

269 food businesses in the N7 postcode area of Islington hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 56% of the 480 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.

How many food businesses in N7 have a low hygiene rating?

40 food businesses in the N7 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 N7 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the N7 postcode area of Islington (513 establishments on record, 480 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 N7

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the N7 postcode area of Islington hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.22/5, with 56% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 513 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

N7 (Islington) has 269 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 480 rated premises (56%). 40 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.

Rating distribution in N7

5★ Very Good

269 (56%)

4★ Good

107 (22.3%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

64 (13.3%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

20 (4.2%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

19 (4%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.2%)

Plus 33 awaiting inspection and 0 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in N7: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in N7?: The average food hygiene rating in the N7 postcode area of Islington is 4.22 out of 5, across 480 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 N7 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 269 food businesses in the N7 postcode area of Islington hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 56% of the 480 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.
How many food businesses in N7 have a low hygiene rating?: 40 food businesses in the N7 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 N7 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the N7 postcode area of Islington (513 establishments on record, 480 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 N7

Andover Pre SchoolCaring Premises · Andover Pre School, Andover Early Years Centre, 49 Corker Walk, London · N7 7RY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 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
Chicken BoxTakeaway/sandwich shop · Chicken Box, Ground And First Floor 60, 40-60 Brewery Road, London · N7 9NH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 April 2026
CottonsTakeaway/sandwich shop · Cottons, Ground And First Floor 60, 40-60 Brewery Road, London · N7 9NH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 April 2026
CorimintTakeaway/sandwich shop · Corimint, Unit 5 Roman Way Industrial Estate, 149 Roman Way, London · N7 8XH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 April 2026
Santo CieloTakeaway/sandwich shop · Santo Cielo, Unit 5 Roman Way Industrial Estate, 149 Roman Way, London · N7 8XH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 April 2026
Tollington Public HousePub/bar/nightclub · Tollington Public House, 115 Hornsey Road, London, N7 6DN · N7 6DN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 25 March 2026
LidlRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Lidl, 422-434 Holloway Road, London, N7 6QA · N7 6QA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 16 March 2026
RAITOTakeaway/sandwich shop · RAITO, Ground And First Floor 40, 40-60 Brewery Road, London · N7 9NH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 16 March 2026
Ciao and Cheers @ The Upper PlaceTakeaway/sandwich shop · Ciao and Cheers @ The Upper Place, Unit 10 First Floor Nags Head Covered Market, 22 Seven Sisters Road, London · N7 6AG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 March 2026

Places needing improvement in N7

Seven Sisters GreengrocersRetailers - other · Seven Sisters Greengrocers, 70 Seven Sisters Road, London, N7 6AE · N7 6AE
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 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
Fit StopRetailers - other · Fit Stop, Unit 2, 6 Hornsey Street, London · N7 8GR
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 February 2025
DIWAN KITCHENRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · DIWAN KITCHEN, 510 Holloway Road, London, N7 6JD · N7 6JD
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 February 2026
Mono WrapsTakeaway/sandwich shop · Mono Wraps, Shop, 234 Holloway Road, London · N7 8DA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 August 2025
Hua RunRetailers - other · Hua Run, 122 Seven Sisters Road, London, N7 6AE · N7 6AE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 March 2025
Cut MooseOther catering premises · Cut Moose, Hilldrop Community Centre, Hilldrop Road, London · N7 0JE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 December 2024

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 513 real Food Standards Agency records for the N7 postcode area, of which 480 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.