Food Safety in Cordwainer
137 establishments rated · 84.67% with 5 stars
A cordwainer is a shoemaker who makes new shoes from new leather. The cordwainer's trade can be contrasted with the cobbler's trade, according to a tradition in Britain that restricted cobblers to repairing shoes. This usage distinction is not universally observed, as the word cobbler is widely used for tradespeople who make or repair shoes.
Cordwainer (EC4M) is home to 137 rated food establishments in the Islington area of London. An impressive 84.67% hold a 5-star food hygiene rating — well above the national average.
Rating Distribution
Cordwainer vs London Average
% of establishments with given rating · London average across 74,489 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Cordwainer
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bennett Hay Ltd At The FT Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · EC4M 9BT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 Oct 2021 |
| 2 | Baxterstorey, Media Brands Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · EC4M 7EG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 Oct 2025 |
| 3 | Alby's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · EC4M 9AF · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Baxterstorey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · EC4M 7DY · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 Sept 2025 |
| 5 | Baxter Storey Ltd, Odgers Berndtson Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · EC4M 6XD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 Mar 2019 |
| 6 | B.Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop · EC4M 7DX · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Barings Investment Services Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · EC4M 7AN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 8 | Barnaby Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · EC4M 9EB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 Oct 2025 |
| 9 | Bartlett Mitchell C/o Turner And Townsend 2nd Floor Other catering premises · EC4M 9AF · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 Feb 2026 |
| 10 | Benugo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · EC4M 8AD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 Aug 2025 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in Cordwainer
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
Balfour At Bow Wine Vaults EC4M 9DQ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 13 Jan 2026 |
Budgens Ludgate EC4M 7JH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | 13 Nov 2024 |
Dom's Subs EC4M 7LF · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 4 Sept 2025 |
Shugetsu Ramen EC4M 7AU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 Dec 2024 |
Maya's Stores EC4M 9BX · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 11 Jun 2025 |
Kurumaya EC4M 9BJ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 Feb 2026 |
Soho Coffee EC4M 8AL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 11 Sept 2025 |
Understanding Food Hygiene Ratings
Food businesses are inspected by local council officers and given a rating from 0 (urgent improvement needed) to 5 (very good). The rating is based on three areas:
How food is handled, prepared, and stored. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, ventilation. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Management of food safety — training, records, procedures. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 30 is worst.
A score of 0/0/0 means very good across all areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores — some business types are scored differently.
Ratings data: Food Standards Agency · Open Government Licence v3.0 · Updated daily · Area info: Wikipedia · Map: © OpenStreetMap · © CARTO