Food hygiene ratings in Hackney
Hackney inspects and rates 2,429 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 2,080 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 349 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Hackney
Standards here are good: 69% of rated businesses in Hackney hold the top score of 5, and 87% hold a 4 or better. 101 businesses, 5% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,429 | 69% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 375 | 18% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 175 | 8% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 73 | 4% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
Recently inspected in Hackney
The most recent inspections published by Hackney, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kan KYOTO | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2026 |
| Kingfisher Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2026 |
| N Is for Nursery | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2026 |
| Nightjar | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2026 |
| Ribbons and Taylor limited | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2026 |
| Tramps Bar | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2026 |
| Uncle Nam's | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2026 |
| Ecpat UK | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2026 |
| Well Street Surgery | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2026 |
| Co-op | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2026 |
| J Parsons | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2026 |
| Ming | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Hackney
The lowest-rated food businesses in Hackney are listed below. 1 holds a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives, and 27 hold a 1. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massala | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 3 March 2026 |
| Quiet Cup | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 6 August 2026 |
| Thingy Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 4 August 2026 |
| Bread & truffle | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 8 July 2026 |
| Snackshark | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 25 June 2026 |
| London Music School | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 June 2026 |
| Happy Valley | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 June 2026 |
| St Matthias CE Primary School | School/college/university | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 June 2026 |
| Wedding Cakes London | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 April 2026 |
| Lucky Takeaway | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 27 April 2026 |
| Idia's Community Kitchen | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 April 2026 |
| This is Thingy Ltd | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 March 2026 |
| Salam Butchers | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 21 March 2026 |
| Jazz Bar | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 March 2026 |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 February 2026 |
| Lubavitch Girl's Primary School | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 27 January 2026 |
| City Best Kebab | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 January 2026 |
| Presto Cafe & Pizzeria | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 14 December 2025 |
| Jiaonest | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 21 November 2025 |
| Cloudy Delight | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 October 2025 |
Questions about food hygiene in Hackney
How many food businesses does Hackney rate?
Hackney publishes food hygiene ratings for 2,429 businesses, of which 2,080 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Hackney?
69% of rated businesses in Hackney hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Hackney have a bad hygiene rating?
101 food businesses in Hackney hold a rating of 2 or below, including 1 rated 0 and 27 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Hackney?
Environmental health officers employed by Hackney carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Hackney
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-08-28. Browse all UK councils →