Food Safety in Cordwainer
33 establishments rated · 87.88% 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 (EC4R) is home to 33 rated food establishments in the Islington area of London. An impressive 87.88% 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 | WeWork Barista Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · EC4R 1BR · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 Dec 2025 |
| 2 | Pavilion City Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · EC4R 0AN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 Aug 2025 |
| 3 | Waitrose Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · EC4R 9AN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 Oct 2025 |
| 4 | Pelt Trader, Arch 3 Pub/bar/nightclub · EC4R 2SU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 5 | BaxterStorey, WeWork Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · EC4R 1BR · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 Apr 2024 |
| 6 | McDonald's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · EC4R 9AD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 Jan 2026 |
| 7 | Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop · EC4R 1BR · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 Apr 2023 |
| 8 | Blue Strawberry Group @ 8½ London Other catering premises · EC4R 2SP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 23 Apr 2025 |
| 9 | The Bell Pub/bar/nightclub · EC4R 0AN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7 Oct 2021 |
| 10 | Little Ship Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · EC4R 3TB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 13 Jan 2025 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in Cordwainer
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
Kirin Restaurant EC4R 2RP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 Feb 2026 |
The Steel Yard EC4R 3UL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Pub/bar/nightclub | 21 Mar 2018 |
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