J & J News food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Hackney
J & J News holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 16 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 101 Great Eastern Street, Hackney, EC2A 3JD
How it compares in Hackney
In Hackney, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so J & J News sits behind roughly 1,899 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,481 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 418 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 10% | ← J & J News | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 J & J News 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 J & J News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 081 Pizzeria Napoletana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| 23 Paul Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| A J News Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2018 |
| A Pinch of Salt Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| A&O Shearman LLP Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| 2nigerianboys Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
| 93 Feet East Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2026 |
| 1930 Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
Questions about J & J News
What is J & J News's food hygiene rating?
J & J News has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Hackney Council on 16 November 2024.
Is J & J News safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was J & J News last inspected?
J & J News was last inspected on 16 November 2024, 19 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 J & J News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 J & J News compare to other places in Hackney?
67% of the 2,220 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, while J & J News holds a 3. 212 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects J & J News 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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