Food hygiene ratings given to two Islington restaurants

By Andrew Dowdeswell, Data Reporter

Published 22nd Jun 2023, 10:50 GMT

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to two of Islington’s restaurants, cafes or canteens, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to two of Islington’s restaurants, cafes or canteens, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.

A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.

placeholder image — A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.

Chapel Cafe, at 71 Chapel Market, Islington, London was handed a four-out-of-five rating after assessment on May 17.

And Top Cuvee, at 177a-177b Blackstock Road, Islington, London was given a score of two on May 17.

It means that of Islington's 966 restaurants, cafes and canteens with ratings, 453 (47%) have ratings of five and just two have zero ratings.

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