Hiwa Omar (Pre-packed Groceries) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hackney
Hiwa Omar (Pre-packed Groceries) holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 27 July 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: Ridley Road Market Pitch No. 23 Gangway, Hackney, E8 2NP
How it compares in Hackney
A 2 is rare: only 78 of 2,218 rated places in Hackney score this low, about one in 28. By contrast 66% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 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% | ← Hiwa Omar (Pre-packed Groceries) | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Hiwa Omar (Pre-packed Groceries) the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Hiwa Omar (Pre-packed Groceries), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adom Trading Retailers - other | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2023 |
| 91 Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2025 |
| Abla Dalston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Acqua 7 Retailers - other | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2022 |
| Abraco Dalston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2025 |
| 392 Kingsland Road Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| 01Adana Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| AA Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
Questions about Hiwa Omar (Pre-packed Groceries)
What is Hiwa Omar (Pre-packed Groceries)'s food hygiene rating?
Hiwa Omar (Pre-packed Groceries) has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Hackney Council on 27 July 2019.
Is Hiwa Omar (Pre-packed Groceries) safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Hiwa Omar (Pre-packed Groceries) last inspected?
Hiwa Omar (Pre-packed Groceries) was last inspected on 27 July 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 Hiwa Omar (Pre-packed Groceries)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hiwa Omar (Pre-packed Groceries) compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,218 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, while Hiwa Omar (Pre-packed Groceries) holds a 2. 78 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects Hiwa Omar (Pre-packed Groceries) 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Hackney, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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