The Betsey Trotwood

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 30 April 2026 by Islington.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Betsey Trotwood, from November 2021 to April 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone up, from 1 in 2021 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Betsey Trotwood.

Food hygiene rating history for The Betsey Trotwood
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
9 November 2021	1 / 5	Major improvement necessary
30 April 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Betsey Trotwood 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?

The Betsey Trotwood,
56 Farringdon Road,
London,
EC1R 3BL,
EC1R 3BL

The Betsey Trotwood Hygiene Rating - 3/5

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

Who inspects The Betsey Trotwood?

Food hygiene at The Betsey Trotwood is inspected by Islington, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.islington.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Betsey Trotwood

What is The Betsey Trotwood’s food hygiene rating?

The Betsey Trotwood has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 30 April 2026.

When was The Betsey Trotwood last inspected?

The Betsey Trotwood was last inspected by Islington on 30 April 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.