The Speakeasy food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Hackney
The Speakeasy holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The business met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 15 October 2022, more than 3 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: 9 Dalston Lane, Hackney, E8 3DF
How it compares in Hackney
In Hackney, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so The Speakeasy sits behind roughly 1,892 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,470 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 422 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 215 | 10% | ← The Speakeasy | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Speakeasy 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 Speakeasy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acqua 7 Retailers - other | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2022 |
| Adom Trading Retailers - other | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2023 |
| 91 Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2025 |
| Abla Dalston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| 392 Kingsland Road Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Abraco Dalston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2025 |
| 01Adana Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| AA Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
Questions about The Speakeasy
What is The Speakeasy's food hygiene rating?
The Speakeasy has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Hackney Council on 15 October 2022.
Is The Speakeasy safe to eat at?
A 3 means the business met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Speakeasy last inspected?
The Speakeasy was last inspected on 15 October 2022, more than 3 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 The Speakeasy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Speakeasy compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,218 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, while The Speakeasy holds a 3. 215 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects The Speakeasy 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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