Gusto - The Italian Experience
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Gusto - The Italian Experience is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at Gusto - The Italian Experience, Basement And Ground, 3-5 Goswell Road, London, EC1M 7AH, in the Islington local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 30 September 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Islington oversees 2,602 registered food businesses, of which 77% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Islington is 4.4 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
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What is the food hygiene rating of Gusto - The Italian Experience?
Gusto - The Italian Experience has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Islington.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Gusto - The Italian Experience last inspected?
Gusto - The Italian Experience was last inspected on 2025-09-30. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Gusto - The Italian Experience located?
Gusto - The Italian Experience is located at Gusto - The Italian Experience, Basement And Ground, 3-5 Goswell Road, London , EC1M 7AH, in the Islington local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the EC1M postcode area.