Bambi food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hackney
Bambi 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 11 April 2025, 15 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: Richmond House 1A Westgate Street, Hackney, E8 3RL
How it compares in Hackney
That puts Bambi 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% | ← Bambi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bambi, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4cose Ltd Retailers - other | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| 13 Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2022 |
| Ace Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| 13Express Roman Rd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Afghan Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| % Arabica Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| 392 Kingsland Road Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Adana Turkish with Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
Questions about Bambi
What is Bambi's food hygiene rating?
Bambi has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hackney Council on 11 April 2025.
Is Bambi 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 Bambi last inspected?
Bambi was last inspected on 11 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hackney Council rather than by the business.
How does Bambi compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,218 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, and Bambi is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects Bambi 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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