Muffims Ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hackney
Muffims Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 8 February 2024, more than 2 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: 99 Dunsmure Road Basement, Hackney, N16 5HT
How it compares in Hackney
In Hackney, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Muffims Ltd 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% | ← Muffims Ltd | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Muffims Ltd 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 Muffims Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A&E Food-Box Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Abney Park Cafe by Sabel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| 5 A Day Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2024 |
| Abney Public Hall Ltd Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Acoustic Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| 13th Floor Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2022 |
| AA Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Accent Catering Services Ltd @ School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
Questions about Muffims Ltd
What is Muffims Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Muffims Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hackney Council on 8 February 2024.
Is Muffims Ltd 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Muffims Ltd last inspected?
Muffims Ltd was last inspected on 8 February 2024, more than 2 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 Muffims Ltd?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Muffims Ltd compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,218 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, while Muffims Ltd holds a 4. 422 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects Muffims Ltd 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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