Islington has 2,299 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.4 out of 5. The national average is 4.6.
82% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 62% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 22 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 43% of food businesses in Islington.
183 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
41 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden | 4,110 | 4.2/5 | 58% |
| Tower Hamlets | 3,114 | 4.5/5 | 72% |
| Hackney | 2,370 | 4.4/5 | 63% |
| Haringey | 1,905 | 4.6/5 | 76% |
| Whitecross Street | 13 | 3.7/5 | 42% |
There are currently 2,299 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Islington, out of 607,820 rated establishments across the UK.
In Islington, the average hygiene rating is 4.4/5. The national average is 4.6/5. 62% of rated businesses in Islington hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Islington are carried out by Islington. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Islington was last updated on 12 April 2026.