Dixie’s Jerk Pork and Jerk Chicken food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Hackney
Dixie’s Jerk Pork and Jerk Chicken holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 February 2025, 17 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: 27 Samuel Close, Hackney, E8 4SG
How it compares in Hackney
That puts Dixie’s Jerk Pork and Jerk Chicken 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% | ← Dixie’s Jerk Pork and Jerk Chicken | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Dixie’s Jerk Pork and Jerk Chicken 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 Dixie’s Jerk Pork and Jerk Chicken, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 392 Kingsland Road Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| 4cose Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Acqua 7 Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2022 |
| 13 Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2022 |
| Adana Turkish with Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Adom Trading Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2023 |
| Acorn House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2019 |
| 91 Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2025 |
Questions about Dixie’s Jerk Pork and Jerk Chicken
What is Dixie’s Jerk Pork and Jerk Chicken's food hygiene rating?
Dixie’s Jerk Pork and Jerk Chicken has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hackney Council on 4 February 2025.
Is Dixie’s Jerk Pork and Jerk Chicken 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dixie’s Jerk Pork and Jerk Chicken last inspected?
Dixie’s Jerk Pork and Jerk Chicken was last inspected on 4 February 2025, 17 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 Dixie’s Jerk Pork and Jerk Chicken?
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 Dixie’s Jerk Pork and Jerk Chicken compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,218 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, and Dixie’s Jerk Pork and Jerk Chicken is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects Dixie’s Jerk Pork and Jerk Chicken 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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