Babsang Korean Dining food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Hackney
Babsang Korean Dining holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 2 December 2025, 7 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: 103B Dalston Lane, Hackney, E8 2NP
How it compares in Hackney
In Hackney, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Babsang Korean Dining sits behind roughly 1,470 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,470 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 422 | 19% | ← Babsang Korean Dining | |
| 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 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 Babsang Korean Dining 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 Babsang Korean Dining, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adom Trading Retailers - other | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2023 |
| 91 Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2025 |
| Abla Dalston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Abraco Dalston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2025 |
| Acqua 7 Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2022 |
| 392 Kingsland Road Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| 119 Today Bread Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| 107 Wine Shop & Bar Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
Questions about Babsang Korean Dining
What is Babsang Korean Dining's food hygiene rating?
Babsang Korean Dining has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hackney Council on 2 December 2025.
Is Babsang Korean Dining safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Babsang Korean Dining last inspected?
Babsang Korean Dining was last inspected on 2 December 2025, 7 months 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 Babsang Korean Dining?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Babsang Korean Dining compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,218 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, while Babsang Korean Dining holds a 4. 422 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects Babsang Korean Dining 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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