The Hackney food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Tower Hamlets
The Hackney holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Hackney, 503 Hackney Road, London, E2 9ED
How it compares in Tower Hamlets
That puts The Hackney among the 2,059 places in Tower Hamlets holding top marks, 72% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,059 | 72% | ← The Hackney | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 460 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 175 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 62 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 311 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Hackney none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Hackney, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4cose Ltd Retailers - other | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Afghan Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Adana Turkish with Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| 13 Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2022 |
| 13Express Roman Rd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Ace Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| 450 Degrees Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Acorn House Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2019 |
Questions about The Hackney
What is The Hackney's food hygiene rating?
The Hackney has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tower Hamlets Council on 20 November 2024.
Is The Hackney safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Hackney last inspected?
The Hackney was last inspected on 20 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tower Hamlets Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Hackney?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Hackney compare to other places in Tower Hamlets?
72% of the 2,846 rated food businesses in Tower Hamlets hold the top rating of 5, and The Hackney is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tower Hamlets Council inspects The Hackney and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Tower Hamlets inspects and rates 3,157 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Tower Hamlets →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk
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