Merkur Slots food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hackney
Merkur Slots 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
This is a fresh result: Merkur Slots was inspected on 19 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 122 Kingsland High Street, Hackney, E8 2NS
How it compares in Hackney
That puts Merkur Slots among the 1,481 places in Hackney holding top marks, 67% 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 | 1,481 | 67% | ← Merkur Slots | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 418 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 10% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Merkur Slots 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 Merkur Slots, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91 Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2025 |
| Abla Dalston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Adom Trading Retailers - other | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2023 |
| Abraco Dalston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2025 |
| Acqua 7 Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2022 |
| 01Adana Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| 392 Kingsland Road Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| AA Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
Questions about Merkur Slots
What is Merkur Slots's food hygiene rating?
Merkur Slots has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hackney Council on 19 June 2026.
Is Merkur Slots 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 Merkur Slots last inspected?
Merkur Slots was last inspected on 19 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hackney Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Merkur Slots?
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 Merkur Slots compare to other places in Hackney?
67% of the 2,220 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, and Merkur Slots is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects Merkur Slots 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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