Moss & Co food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Hackney
Moss & Co 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 27 January 2021, more than 5 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.
How it compares in Hackney
In Hackney, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Moss & Co sits behind roughly 1,899 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,481 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 418 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 10% | ← Moss & Co | |
| 2 out of 5 | 77 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 396 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 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 Moss & Co 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.
Questions about Moss & Co
What is Moss & Co's food hygiene rating?
Moss & Co has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Hackney Council on 27 January 2021.
Is Moss & Co 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 Moss & Co last inspected?
Moss & Co was last inspected on 27 January 2021, more than 5 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 Moss & Co?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Moss & Co compare to other places in Hackney?
67% of the 2,220 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, while Moss & Co holds a 3. 212 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects Moss & Co 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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