Cafedirect Plc food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Hackney
Cafedirect Plc holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 December 2019, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Unit 4 Bayford Street Industrial Estate Bayford Street, Hackney, E8 3SE
How it compares in Hackney
That puts Cafedirect Plc 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% | ← Cafedirect Plc | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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 Cafedirect Plc 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 Cafedirect Plc, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2022 |
| 4cose Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Ace Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| % Arabica Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Adonis Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| 392 Kingsland Road Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| 13Express Roman Rd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| 107 Wine Shop & Bar Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
Questions about Cafedirect Plc
What is Cafedirect Plc's food hygiene rating?
Cafedirect Plc has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hackney Council on 6 December 2019.
Is Cafedirect Plc 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cafedirect Plc last inspected?
Cafedirect Plc was last inspected on 6 December 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hackney Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cafedirect Plc?
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 Cafedirect Plc compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,218 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, and Cafedirect Plc is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects Cafedirect Plc 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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