The Deli Downstairs food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hackney
The Deli Downstairs 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 15 March 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 211 Victoria Park Road, Hackney, E9 7JN
How it compares in Hackney
In Hackney, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so The Deli Downstairs sits behind roughly 1,481 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,481 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 418 | 19% | ← The Deli Downstairs | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Deli Downstairs 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 The Deli Downstairs, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| 13 Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2022 |
| Akdeniz International Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2024 |
| 4cose Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| 13Express Roman Rd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| 'Ello Bagel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| % Arabica Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Adonis Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
Questions about The Deli Downstairs
What is The Deli Downstairs's food hygiene rating?
The Deli Downstairs has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hackney Council on 15 March 2025.
Is The Deli Downstairs 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 The Deli Downstairs last inspected?
The Deli Downstairs was last inspected on 15 March 2025, 16 months 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 The Deli Downstairs?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Deli Downstairs compare to other places in Hackney?
67% of the 2,220 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, while The Deli Downstairs holds a 4. 418 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects The Deli Downstairs 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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