Ada's Pies food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hackney
Ada's Pies 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 December 2023, 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: 46A Narford Road, Hackney, E5 8RD
How it compares in Hackney
In Hackney, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Ada's Pies 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% | ← Ada's Pies | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Ada's Pies 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 Ada's Pies, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accra Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Abney Park Cafe by Sabel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| AA Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Abney Public Hall Ltd Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Acoustic Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| 119 Today Bread Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| 107 Wine Shop & Bar Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| Abraco Dalston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2025 |
Questions about Ada's Pies
What is Ada's Pies's food hygiene rating?
Ada's Pies has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hackney Council on 8 December 2023.
Is Ada's Pies 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 Ada's Pies last inspected?
Ada's Pies was last inspected on 8 December 2023, 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 Ada's Pies?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Ada's Pies compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,218 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, while Ada's Pies holds a 4. 422 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects Ada's Pies 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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