The Grubberie

London

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Grubberie scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

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

Last inspected on 19 March 2026 by Islington.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Grubberie, from January 2019 to March 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 4 in 2019 to 4 in 2026.

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

Food hygiene rating history for The Grubberie
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
25 January 2019	4 / 5	Good
19 March 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Grubberie in London has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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 Grubberie,
12 Bowling Green Lane,
London,
EC1R 0BD,
EC1R 0BD

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

Who inspects The Grubberie?

Food hygiene at The Grubberie 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 Grubberie

What is The Grubberie’s food hygiene rating?

The Grubberie has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 19 March 2026.

When was The Grubberie last inspected?

The Grubberie was last inspected by Islington on 19 March 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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.