Ink Squid Bar

London

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 26 May 2026 by Camden.

Rating over time

We have recorded 3 Food Standards Agency inspections for Ink Squid Bar, from February 2020 to May 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 3 in 2020 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Ink Squid Bar.

Food hygiene rating history for Ink Squid Bar
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
3 February 2020	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory
11 February 2026	1 / 5	Major improvement necessary
26 May 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

Ink Squid Bar in London has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

West Yard,
Camden Lock Place,
London,
NW1 8AF

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Ink Squid Bar. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Ink Squid Bar?

Food hygiene at Ink Squid Bar is inspected by Camden, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.camden.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about Ink Squid Bar

What is Ink Squid Bar’s food hygiene rating?

Ink Squid Bar has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 26 May 2026.

When was Ink Squid Bar last inspected?

Ink Squid Bar was last inspected by Camden on 26 May 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.