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UCKG Hackney Foodbank food hygiene rating

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hackney

UCKG Hackney Foodbank holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.

The rating: 5 - Very good

The rating dates from 10 December 2021, more than 4 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: 20 Brenthouse Road, Hackney, E9 6QG

How it compares in Hackney

That puts UCKG Hackney Foodbank 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.

Every rated food business in Hackney
5 out of 5 1,470 66% ← UCKG Hackney Foodbank
4 out of 5 423 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 394 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.

What the inspector found

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 UCKG Hackney Foodbank 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 UCKG Hackney Foodbank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
13 Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 393 yards away 5 - Very good 3 November 2022
% Arabica Manufacturers/packers 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 2 April 2025
Adonis Supermarket Retailers - other 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 6 December 2024
Ace Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 4 November 2025
4cose Ltd Retailers - other 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 19 June 2026
107 Wine Shop & Bar Retailers - other 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 14 December 2023
119 Today Bread Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 16 June 2026
46b Espresso Hut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 12 January 2025

Questions about UCKG Hackney Foodbank

What is UCKG Hackney Foodbank's food hygiene rating?

UCKG Hackney Foodbank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hackney Council on 10 December 2021.

Is UCKG Hackney Foodbank 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.

When was UCKG Hackney Foodbank last inspected?

UCKG Hackney Foodbank was last inspected on 10 December 2021, more than 4 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 UCKG Hackney Foodbank?

The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.

How does UCKG Hackney Foodbank compare to other places in Hackney?

66% of the 2,219 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, and UCKG Hackney Foodbank is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Hackney Council inspects UCKG Hackney Foodbank 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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