YOHOME Oriental Lifestyle (Woodberry Down) food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Hackney
YOHOME Oriental Lifestyle (Woodberry Down) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 January 2026, 6 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: Unit B Riverside Apartments Goodchild Road, Hackney, N4 2BA
How it compares in Hackney
That puts YOHOME Oriental Lifestyle (Woodberry Down) 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% | ← YOHOME Oriental Lifestyle (Woodberry Down) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 YOHOME Oriental Lifestyle (Woodberry Down) 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 YOHOME Oriental Lifestyle (Woodberry Down), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A&E Food-Box Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| 5 A Day Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2024 |
| 13th Floor Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2022 |
| Acoustic Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Abney Public Hall Ltd Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2019 |
| Abney Park Cafe by Sabel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
Questions about YOHOME Oriental Lifestyle (Woodberry Down)
What is YOHOME Oriental Lifestyle (Woodberry Down)'s food hygiene rating?
YOHOME Oriental Lifestyle (Woodberry Down) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hackney Council on 5 January 2026.
Is YOHOME Oriental Lifestyle (Woodberry Down) 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was YOHOME Oriental Lifestyle (Woodberry Down) last inspected?
YOHOME Oriental Lifestyle (Woodberry Down) was last inspected on 5 January 2026, 6 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 YOHOME Oriental Lifestyle (Woodberry Down)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does YOHOME Oriental Lifestyle (Woodberry Down) compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,218 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, and YOHOME Oriental Lifestyle (Woodberry Down) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects YOHOME Oriental Lifestyle (Woodberry Down) 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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