Food hygiene ratings in Hackney
Hackney inspects and rates 2,613 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 2,218 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 395 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: 66% of rated businesses in Hackney hold the top score of 5, and 85% hold a 4 or better. 111 businesses, 5% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,470 | 66% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 422 | 19% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 215 | 10% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 78 | 4% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
Recently inspected in Hackney
The most recent inspections published by Hackney, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marias Fishbar | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Humdingers Catering Ltd | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Wing on Express | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Bread and Butter Collection | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| The Castle Cinema | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Dalston lane supermarket | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Filigrillz - FOODTRUCK | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| GOAT'd | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Eeeny House Nursery | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Flavas & Jerk | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| VYB Dalston | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Peck Peck | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Hackney
The lowest-rated food businesses in Hackney are listed below. 5 hold a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives, and 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodo Pizza | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 11 June 2026 |
| Stoplight Caribbean Restaurant & Takeaway | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 13 April 2026 |
| Massala | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 3 March 2026 |
| Tasty's Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Limited | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 6 January 2026 |
| Dammy African Store | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 15 July 2025 |
| Happy Valley | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 June 2026 |
| Feast Burger | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 10 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 |
| The Prince | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 24 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 |
Questions about food hygiene in Hackney
How many food businesses does Hackney rate?
Hackney publishes food hygiene ratings for 2,613 businesses, of which 2,218 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Hackney?
66% 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?
111 food businesses in Hackney hold a rating of 2 or below, including 5 rated 0 and 28 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: 2026-07-02. Browse all UK councils →