Seaweed food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hackney
Seaweed 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 4 September 2025, 10 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: 358 Mare Street, Hackney, E8 1HR
How it compares in Hackney
That puts Seaweed 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.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,470 | 66% | ← Seaweed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 422 | 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 395 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Seaweed, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| % Arabica Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| 107 Wine Shop & Bar Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| 119 Today Bread Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Adonis Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Akdeniz International Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2024 |
| 46b Espresso Hut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2025 |
| AGBO SABA FOODS Cash & Carry Limited Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2024 |
| 13 Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2022 |
Questions about Seaweed
What is Seaweed's food hygiene rating?
Seaweed has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hackney Council on 4 September 2025.
Is Seaweed 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 Seaweed last inspected?
Seaweed was last inspected on 4 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hackney Council rather than by the business.
How does Seaweed compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,218 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, and Seaweed is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects Seaweed 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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