Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Pub/bar/nightclub
Latest rating available
The Lexington food hygiene rating
The Lexington
The Lexington
96-98 Pentonville Road
London
N1 9JB Inspected 19 August 2026
96-98 Pentonville Road
London
N1 9JB Inspected 19 August 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Islington
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
The Lexington in Islington currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 19 August 2026. The Lexington is registered as a Pub/bar/nightclub and is located at The Lexington, 96-98 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9JB.
- Business name
- The Lexington
- Business type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Local authority
- Islington
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 19 August 2026
- FHRS ID
- 417138
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
19 August 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
GoodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
The Lexington has received a food hygiene rating of 5 at its two most recent recorded inspections.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 August 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
| 20 April 2018 | 5 | Very good | Previous |
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