Morning News Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hackney
Morning News Supermarket holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 16 September 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: 240-242 Morning Lane, Hackney, E9 6RQ
How it compares in Hackney
In Hackney, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Morning News Supermarket 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% | ← Morning News Supermarket | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Morning News Supermarket 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 Morning News Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akdeniz International Supermarket Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2024 |
| % Arabica Manufacturers/packers | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Adonis Supermarket Retailers - other | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| 46b Espresso Hut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2025 |
| AGBO SABA FOODS Cash & Carry Limited Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2024 |
| 13 Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2022 |
| 107 Wine Shop & Bar Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| 119 Today Bread Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
Questions about Morning News Supermarket
What is Morning News Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Morning News Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hackney Council on 16 September 2019.
Is Morning News Supermarket 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Morning News Supermarket last inspected?
Morning News Supermarket was last inspected on 16 September 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 Morning News Supermarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Morning News Supermarket compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,218 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, while Morning News Supermarket holds a 4. 422 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects Morning News Supermarket 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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