Good news as food hygiene ratings handed to 12 Islington restaurants

By Sonja Tutty, Data Reporter
Published 10th Jul 2023, 10:17 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 12 of Islington’s restaurants, cafes or canteens, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all.

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to 12 of Islington’s restaurants, cafes or canteens, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all.

Restaurants, cafes and canteens

The following ratings have been given to 12 restaurants, cafes or canteens:

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• Rated 5: LC Cycle Worx Ltd at 556 Holloway Road, Islington, London; rated on July 6

• Rated 5: Istanbul Meze Bar and Restaurant at Ground Floor At 92, 90-92 Seven Sisters Road, Islington; rated on July 5

• Rated 5: Crudough Pizzeria at Shop, 10 Navigator Square, Islington; rated on June 29

• Rated 5: Bone Daddies at 10 Baldwin Street, Islington, London; rated on June 27

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• Rated 5: Liman at 60 Penton Street, Islington, London; rated on June 27

• Rated 5: Gem Restaurant at Basement And Ground Floors, 265 Upper Street, Islington; rated on June 17

• Rated 5: Greggs at Shop 35, 132 Holloway Road, Islington; rated on June 14

• Rated 5: Starbucks at Zinc House, 19-25 Cowcross Street, Islington; rated on June 14

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• Rated 5: Pop Coffee at The Whittington Hospital, Magdala Avenue, Islington; rated on June 12

• Rated 5: Muffin Break at Food Court Retail Area, The Whittington Hospital, Magdala Avenue; rated on June 5

• Rated 5: Xlnt Cafe at Food Court Retail Area, The Whittington Hospital, Magdala Avenue; rated on June 5

• Rated 5: Yummy Thai & Asian Cuisine at 224-226 St Paul'S Road, Islington, London; rated on May 14

It means that of Islington's 968 similar establishments with ratings, 458 (47%) have ratings of five and just two have zero ratings.