Makhdoom Foods Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hackney
Makhdoom Foods Limited holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 August 2025, 11 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: 134-136 Ridley Road, Hackney, E8 2NR
How it compares in Hackney
That puts Makhdoom Foods Limited 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% | ← Makhdoom Foods Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Makhdoom Foods Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adom Trading Retailers - other | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2023 |
| 91 Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2025 |
| Abla Dalston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Acqua 7 Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2022 |
| Abraco Dalston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles 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 | 0.7 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 Makhdoom Foods Limited
What is Makhdoom Foods Limited's food hygiene rating?
Makhdoom Foods Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hackney Council on 8 August 2025.
Is Makhdoom Foods Limited 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Makhdoom Foods Limited last inspected?
Makhdoom Foods Limited was last inspected on 8 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hackney Council rather than by the business.
How does Makhdoom Foods Limited compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,218 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, and Makhdoom Foods Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects Makhdoom Foods Limited 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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