Food hygiene ratings handed to seven Islington establishments

By Marieta Marinova, Data Reporter
Published 4th Sep 2023, 09:52 BST
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.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.
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.
New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to seven of Islington’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to seven of Islington’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.

Restaurants, cafes and canteens

The following ratings have been given to six restaurants, cafes or canteens:

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• Rated 5: Lexington Catering@Slaughter & May at 1 Bunhill Row, London, Ec1y 8yy; rated on August 30

• Rated 5: Thistle City Barbican Hotel at 120 Central Street, London, Ec1v 8ds; rated on August 29

• Rated 5: Astro Tapas and Cocktail Bar at Shop, 4 Exmouth Market, London; rated on August 25

• Rated 5: Itsu at Unit 1 Ground Floor Milbank House, 1 Finsbury Square, London; rated on August 25

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• Rated 3: Xi Xi at 380 Caledonian Road, London, N1 1dy; rated on July 28

• Rated 1: Meat People at Shop Cafe, 4-6 Essex Road, London; rated on July 28

Takeaways

And one rating has been handed to a takeaway:

• Rated 5: Irresistiball Falafel & Mezze at Unit 4 Basement-Ground Floor Imperial Hall, 104-122 City Road, London; rated on August 31