Joice Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hackney
Joice Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 October 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 191 Stoke Newington Church Street, Hackney, N16 0UL
How it compares in Hackney
That puts Joice Cafe among the 1,470 places in Hackney holding top marks, 66% 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 | 1,470 | 66% | ← Joice Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
A further 395 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Joice Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Floor Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2022 |
| Acoustic Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Abney Public Hall Ltd Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| AA Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Academic Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Abney Park Cafe by Sabel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Aberdeen Park Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| 01Adana Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
Questions about Joice Cafe
What is Joice Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Joice Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hackney Council on 14 October 2025.
Is Joice Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Joice Cafe last inspected?
Joice Cafe was last inspected on 14 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hackney Council rather than by the business.
How does Joice Cafe compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,218 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, and Joice Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects Joice Cafe 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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